ZIP 37659 (Jonesborough, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37659: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 195 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37659 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-107 (2), US-11E (2), CR-A A Deakins Road (1), CR-DRY Creek Rd (1) and CR-LEESBURG Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 4.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (29% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37659 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Washington 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-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 37659 at a glance
| Population | 29,080 |
| Density | 88 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,110 |
| Median home value | $257,050 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 37659
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37659?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (195 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37659?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37659?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37659 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37659?
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.