ZIP 37725 (Dandridge, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37725: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 766 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Tennessee
Jefferson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Jefferson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 766 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 380 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37725 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-SANDY Ridge Rd (1), I-81 (1) and US-11E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37725 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| CR-SANDY Ridge Rd | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| US-11E | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 448 |
| I-81 | 125 |
| W Highway 11E | 20 |
| S Highway 92 | 16 |
| Roy Messer Hwy | 11 |
| SR-411 | 7 |
| Old Dandridge Pke | 6 |
| US-25W | 6 |
ZIP 37725 at a glance
| Population | 18,301 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,385 |
| Median home value | $259,113 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 50 | +63% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 72 | +45% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37725
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37725?
766 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 380 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37725?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37725: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37725?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37725?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37725 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37725?
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.