ZIP 37711 (Bulls Gap, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hawkins 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 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawkins County compares with Tennessee
Hawkins County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawkins County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hawkins County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hawkins County at a glance: 11.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Hawkins County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37711 is US-11W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-11E (3), I-81 (2) and CR-DUDE Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37711 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hawkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 4 |
| US-11E | 3 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| CR-DUDE Ln | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawkins County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 35 |
| US-11W | 19 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| SR-31 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Afg Rd | 3 |
| Carters Valley Rd | 3 |
| Goshen Valley Rd | 3 |
ZIP 37711 at a glance
| Population | 5,644 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,406 |
| Median home value | $125,887 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawkins 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 | 6 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +52% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37711
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37711?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawkins County (86 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37711?
NHTSA data shows US-11W with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37711 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37711?
May has the most truck crashes in Hawkins County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37711?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Hawkins County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37711 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hawkins County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37711?
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.