ZIP 37713 (Bybee, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37713: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cocke 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
2 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cocke County compares with Tennessee
Cocke County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cocke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cocke County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Cocke County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Cocke County at a glance: 1 in 182 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cocke County. They injured 182 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37713 happened on I-81 (2), SR-160 (2), US-321 (2), I-40 (1) and SR-349 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37713 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cocke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 2 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cocke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 239 |
| US-25 | 16 |
| Cosby Hwy | 12 |
| US-321 | 8 |
| W Hwy 25 70 | 7 |
| Dixie Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-73 | 6 |
| W Hwy 25-70 | 6 |
ZIP 37713 at a glance
| Population | 1,425 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,000 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cocke 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +20% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37713
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37713?
Since 2015, 390 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cocke County (182 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37713?
Truck crashes in Cocke County peak in May, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37713?
Since 2015, Cocke County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37713 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 88.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cocke County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37713?
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.