ZIP 37656 (Fall Branch, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37656: 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 |
Washington County has lower values than Tennessee for 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37656 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-11W (3), 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 37656 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 23.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| US-11W | 3 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 37656 at a glance
| Population | 3,849 |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,617 |
| Median home value | $237,674 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 37656
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37656?
429 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 195 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37656?
I-81 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37656 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37656?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37656?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37656 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Washington County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37656?
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.