ZIP 37687 (Roan Mountain, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37687: 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.
The headline for Carter County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carter County. They injured 69 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-19E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-321 (2) and CR-BUCK Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37687 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- Look at alternatives to US-19E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.5% 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
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 3 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| CR-BUCK Mountain Rd | 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 37687 at a glance
| Population | 4,493 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,914 |
| Median home value | $159,189 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37687
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37687?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 69 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37687?
Since 2015, US-19E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37687: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37687?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in September, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37687?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37687 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 25.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37687?
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.