ZIP 37731 (Eidson, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hawkins 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
8 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawkins County compares with Tennessee
Hawkins County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawkins County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hawkins County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hawkins County: 11.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hawkins County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37731 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-70 (2) and US-11W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37731 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawkins County.
- 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 Hawkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-70 | 2 |
| US-11W | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawkins County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 35 |
| US-11W | 19 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| SR-31 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Afg Rd | 3 |
| Carters Valley Rd | 3 |
| Goshen Valley Rd | 3 |
ZIP 37731 at a glance
| Population | 564 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,105 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawkins 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 | 6 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +52% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37731
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37731?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawkins County (86 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37731?
May has the most truck crashes in Hawkins County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37731?
Since 2015, Hawkins County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37731 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hawkins County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37731?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.