ZIP 37694 (Watauga, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37694: 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.
Carter County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carter County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
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-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), SR-36 (1) and SR-362 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37694 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carter County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 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 |
| SR-36 | 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 37694 at a glance
| Population | 1,729 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,250 |
| Median home value | $210,977 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 37694
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37694?
Carter County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 7.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37694?
US-11E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37694 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37694?
September has the most truck crashes in Carter County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37694?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37694 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 37694?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.