ZIP 37708 (Bean Station, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37708: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grainger 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
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grainger County compares with Tennessee
Grainger County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grainger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grainger County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Grainger County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Grainger County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grainger County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-25E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37708 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-11W (2), CR-MCCOY Rd (1) and SR-131 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37708 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-25E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grainger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 3 |
| US-11W | 2 |
| CR-MCCOY Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grainger County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25E | 27 |
| US-25E | 15 |
| Rutledge Pike | 13 |
| SR-131 | 6 |
| Highway 11W South | 5 |
| Lakeshore Dr | 5 |
| Tn-131 | 5 |
| US-11W | 5 |
ZIP 37708 at a glance
| Population | 6,512 |
| Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,152 |
| Median home value | $168,999 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grainger 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +64% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37708
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37708?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grainger County (52 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37708?
Since 2015, US-25E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37708: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37708?
Truck crashes in Grainger County peak in September, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37708?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grainger County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37708 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grainger County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37708?
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.