ZIP 37615 (Johnson City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37615: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 429 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Tennessee
Washington County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 429 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-11E (2), CR-A A Deakins Road (1) and CR-LEESBURG Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is May, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37615 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 43 |
| I-26 Us-23 Interstate Hwy | 31 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| Sr-381 N State Of Franklin Rd | 7 |
| I-26 Us-23 19W Sr-36 Inter Hwy | 6 |
| Boones Creek Rd | 5 |
| W Market St | 5 |
ZIP 37615 at a glance
| Population | 22,821 |
| Density | 234 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,525 |
| Median home value | $292,717 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +124% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37615
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37615?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (195 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37615?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37615 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37615?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37615?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37615 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37615?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.