ZIP 37727 (Del Rio, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37727: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Cocke County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 390 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cocke County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-209 (1), SR-73 (1) and US-25 (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 37727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, 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.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 3 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-321 | 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 37727 at a glance
| Population | 1,936 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,652 |
| Median home value | $133,640 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 34 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37727
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37727?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Cocke County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37727?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37727 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37727?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cocke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37727?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cocke County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37727 compare with Tennessee?
Cocke County records 88.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37727?
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.