ZIP 37620 (Bristol, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37620: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
15 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Tennessee
Sullivan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Sullivan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 37620 at a glance: I-81 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37620.
Overview
Sullivan County has recorded 644 truck crashes since 2015, with 342 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37620 is I-81, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-0670 (1), SR-75 (1) and West State Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37620 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| CR-0670 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| West State Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 227 |
| I-26 | 55 |
| E Stone Dr | 25 |
| SR-11W | 19 |
| Interstate 81 Hwy | 15 |
| SR-394 | 14 |
| I-81 Hwy | 12 |
| W Stone Dr | 12 |
ZIP 37620 at a glance
| Population | 38,494 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,128 |
| Median home value | $187,946 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +375% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 56 | +15% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37620
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37620?
644 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 342 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37620?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37620 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37620?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37620?
Since 2015, Sullivan County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37620 compare with Tennessee?
Sullivan County records 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37620?
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.