ZIP 37724 (Cumberland Gap, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37724: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Claiborne 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 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Claiborne County compares with Tennessee
Claiborne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Claiborne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Claiborne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Claiborne County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Claiborne County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Claiborne County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (13.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37724 is US-25E, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-2079 (1) and US-119 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37724 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-25E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Claiborne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 4 |
| SR-2079 | 1 |
| US-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Claiborne County) |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap Pkwy | 17 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-25E | 9 |
| Highway 33 South | 9 |
| Highway 25E South | 9 |
| SR-63 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| North Broad St | 5 |
ZIP 37724 at a glance
| Population | 2,214 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $31,941 |
| Median home value | $163,491 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Claiborne 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 | 10 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37724
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37724?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Claiborne County (55 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37724?
NHTSA data shows US-25E with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37724 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37724?
March has the most truck crashes in Claiborne County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37724?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Claiborne County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37724 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Claiborne County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37724?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.