ZIP 37719 (Coalfield, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37719: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Tennessee
Morgan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37719 since 2015: SR-62 (2) and SR-61 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37719 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Morgan Co Hwy | 18 |
| Knoxville Hwy | 9 |
| Nashville Hwy | 5 |
| Deer Lodge Hwy | 4 |
| Morgan County Hwy | 4 |
| Montgomery Rd | 2 |
| Old Harriman Hwy | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
ZIP 37719 at a glance
| Population | 45 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37719
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37719?
Morgan County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37719?
May has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37719?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37719 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 22.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37719?
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.