ZIP 37641 (Chuckey, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37641: 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 runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 217 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 314 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37641 happened on SR-107 (2), US-11E (2), CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1), CR-LEESBURG Rd (1) and CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37641 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- 2.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 2 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 37641 at a glance
| Population | 9,733 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,570 |
| Median home value | $206,092 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 68 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37641
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37641?
710 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 314 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37641?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37641?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37641 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
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 37641?
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.