ZIP 37665 (Kingsport, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37665: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sullivan 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
15 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Tennessee
Sullivan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Sullivan County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 37665: US-11W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37665: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 342 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37665 is US-11W, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-81 (5), I-26 (2) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37665 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-11W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 6 |
| I-81 | 5 |
| I-26 | 2 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 227 |
| I-26 | 55 |
| E Stone Dr | 25 |
| SR-11W | 19 |
| Interstate 81 Hwy | 15 |
| SR-394 | 14 |
| I-81 Hwy | 12 |
| W Stone Dr | 12 |
ZIP 37665 at a glance
| Population | 4,741 |
| Density | 605 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,991 |
| Median home value | $131,071 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +375% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 56 | +15% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 56. 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 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37665
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37665?
Sullivan County has had 644 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 26.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37665?
US-11W had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37665 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37665?
The worst month is August: 10.9% of truck crashes in Sullivan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37665?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37665 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37665?
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.