ZIP 37709 (Blaine, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37709: 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 sits below Tennessee on 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.
The headline for Grainger County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Grainger County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 52 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-WASHBURN Rd (1), SR-33 (1) and US-11W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37709 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-11E | 2 |
| CR-WASHBURN Rd | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-11W | 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 37709 at a glance
| Population | 4,177 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,799 |
| Median home value | $279,624 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37709
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37709?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grainger County (52 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37709?
US-11E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37709 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37709?
September has the most truck crashes in Grainger County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37709?
Since 2015, Grainger County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37709 compared with Tennessee?
Grainger County records 35.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37709?
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.