ZIP 37657 (Flag Pond, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37657: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Unicoi 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
0 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Unicoi County compares with Tennessee
Unicoi County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Unicoi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Unicoi County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 4.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Unicoi County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Unicoi County: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Unicoi County. They injured 30 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37657 happened on I-26 (1) and SR-107 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Unicoi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37657 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.2% 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 Unicoi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Unicoi County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 66 |
| Jonesborough Rd | 3 |
| Rock Creek Rd | 3 |
| Unicoi Dr | 3 |
| Jackson Love Hwy | 2 |
| N Main Ave | 2 |
| SR-107 | 2 |
| SR-352 | 2 |
ZIP 37657 at a glance
| Population | 1,060 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,108 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Unicoi 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +194% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +48% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37657
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37657?
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Unicoi County (30 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37657?
February has the most truck crashes in Unicoi County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37657?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Unicoi County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37657 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 45.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Unicoi County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37657?
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.