ZIP 37643 (Elizabethton, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37643: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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
8 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Tennessee
Carter County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Carter County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carter County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-321 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), SR-362 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37643 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-321, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.5% 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
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 2 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
| US-19E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19E | 33 |
| SR-321 | 18 |
| US-19E | 15 |
| US-321 | 11 |
| W Elk Ave | 10 |
| Piney Flats Rd | 6 |
| Simerly Creek Rd | 6 |
| Broad St | 4 |
ZIP 37643 at a glance
| Population | 34,120 |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,831 |
| Median home value | $164,674 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 5 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37643
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37643?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37643?
Since 2015, US-321 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37643: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37643?
The worst month is September: 15.7% of truck crashes in Carter County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37643?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37643 compare with Tennessee?
Carter County records 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37643?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.