ZIP 37616 (Afton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37616: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
4 of 710 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Tennessee
Greene County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greene County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 217 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 710 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.8%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.5%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-81 (2), SR-93 (2) and CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37616 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 4 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Van Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 368 |
| West Andrew Johnson Hwy | 37 |
| Asheville Hwy | 22 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 20 |
| Lonesome Pine Trl | 18 |
| Baileyton Rd | 18 |
| East Andrew Johnson Hwy | 16 |
| Ramp | 13 |
ZIP 37616 at a glance
| Population | 5,762 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,662 |
| Median home value | $208,544 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 45 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +51% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37616
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37616?
Greene County has had 710 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37616?
US-11E had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37616 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37616?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37616?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37616 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 81.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37616?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.