ZIP 37705 (Andersonville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37705: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
16 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Tennessee
Anderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Anderson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Anderson County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anderson County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37705 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (2), SR-144 (1) and SR-170 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37705 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 172 |
| N Charles G Seivers Blvd | 14 |
| Oak Ridge Tpke | 12 |
| S Illinois Ave | 12 |
| Edgemoor Rd | 11 |
| Oliver Springs Hwy | 8 |
| E Tri County Blvd | 7 |
| Briceville Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 37705 at a glance
| Population | 5,239 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,262 |
| Median home value | $289,193 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +30% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37705
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37705?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 169 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37705?
Since 2015, SR-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37705: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37705?
July has the most truck crashes in Anderson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37705?
Since 2015, Anderson County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37705 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 41.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37705?
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.