ZIP 37742 (Greenback, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37742: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Loudon 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
6 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Loudon County compares with Tennessee
Loudon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Loudon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
The headline for ZIP 37742: SR-444 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37742: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Loudon County. They injured 245 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
SR-444 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37742 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-KINCAID Rd (1), SR-322 (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37742 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-444; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Loudon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-444 | 2 |
| CR-KINCAID Rd | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| US-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 250 |
| I-40 | 150 |
| SR-321 | 12 |
| SR-95N | 11 |
| US-321 | 10 |
| SR-321S | 9 |
| SR-72S | 9 |
| US-11 | 9 |
ZIP 37742 at a glance
| Population | 7,046 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,983 |
| Median home value | $303,966 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudon 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 | 20 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +64% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37742
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37742?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Loudon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37742?
NHTSA data shows SR-444 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37742 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37742?
Truck crashes in Loudon County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37742?
Since 2015, Loudon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37742 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Loudon County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37742?
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.