ZIP 37723 (Crab Orchard, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37723: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cumberland 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
5 of 834 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Tennessee
Cumberland County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Cumberland County is lower 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Cumberland County: 7.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 834 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 454 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37723 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37723 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 571 |
| SR-70E | 20 |
| Genesis Rd | 19 |
| SR-68 | 13 |
| US-127 | 12 |
| SR-127S | 11 |
| N Main St | 11 |
| US-70 | 10 |
ZIP 37723 at a glance
| Population | 1,420 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,526 |
| Median home value | $179,141 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 82 | +72% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37723
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37723?
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (454 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37723?
I-40 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37723 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37723?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37723?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37723 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cumberland County has 108.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37723?
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.