ZIP 37722 (Cosby, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37722: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cocke County: 1 in 182 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Cocke County has recorded 390 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37722 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37722 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Cocke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-73 | 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 37722 at a glance
| Population | 6,708 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,000 |
| Median home value | $203,136 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 37722
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37722?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Cocke County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37722?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37722 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37722?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cocke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37722?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cocke County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37722 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Cocke County has 88.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37722?
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.