ZIP 37691 (Trade, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37691: 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 |
Johnson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. Where it is 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
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Johnson County. They injured 46 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (16.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (2.5%).
November through March accounts for 50.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37691 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-PLEASANT Valley Rd (1) and US-421 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37691 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-PLEASANT Valley Rd | 1 |
| US-421 | 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 37691 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $13,976 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 37691
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37691?
79 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 46 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37691?
Truck crashes in Johnson County peak in January, with 16.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37691?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37691 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 35.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37691?
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.