ZIP 37682 (Milligan, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37682: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Carter 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
8 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Tennessee
Carter County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Carter County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carter County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 36.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-11E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37682 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), Fordtown Rd (1) and SR-354 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37682 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| US-19E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19E | 33 |
| SR-321 | 18 |
| US-19E | 15 |
| US-321 | 11 |
| W Elk Ave | 10 |
| Piney Flats Rd | 6 |
| Simerly Creek Rd | 6 |
| Broad St | 4 |
ZIP 37682 at a glance
| Population | 591 |
| Density | 2,238 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 5 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37682
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37682?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (69 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37682?
NHTSA data shows US-11E with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37682 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37682?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in September, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37682?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Carter County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37682 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Carter County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37682?
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.