ZIP 37681 (Limestone, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37681: 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 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37681 is SR-107, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-81 (2), US-11E (2) and CR-A A Deakins Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (29%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37681 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-107; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 23.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 3 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| SR-354 | 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 37681 at a glance
| Population | 5,723 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,857 |
| Median home value | $172,404 |
| 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 37681
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37681?
Washington County has had 429 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37681?
NHTSA data shows SR-107 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37681 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37681?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37681?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 4.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37681 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37681?
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.