ZIP 37680 (Laurel Bloomery, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37680: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
2 of 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Tennessee
Johnson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 40% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Johnson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Johnson County: January worst month: 16.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 79 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 16.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37680 since 2015: US-58 (2), CR-PLEASANT Valley Rd (1) and SR-91 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37680 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-58 | 2 |
| CR-PLEASANT Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-91 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| SR-91N | 10 |
| SR-67W | 10 |
| SR-421S | 9 |
| US-421 | 8 |
| Roan Creek Rd | 5 |
| SR-421N | 5 |
| Tn-91 | 5 |
| Tn-67 | 4 |
ZIP 37680 at a glance
| Population | 897 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,324 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 5 | +112% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +9% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 6 | +6% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37680
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37680?
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (46 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37680?
The worst month is January: 16.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37680?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37680 compare with Tennessee?
Johnson County records 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37680?
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.