ZIP 37743 (Greeneville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37743: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
4 of 710 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Tennessee
Greene County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Greene County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Greene County: 1 in 217 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 710 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greene County since 2015: 314 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1), SR-208 (1) and SR-349 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37743 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 4 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| SR-208 | 1 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-321 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 368 |
| West Andrew Johnson Hwy | 37 |
| Asheville Hwy | 22 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 20 |
| Lonesome Pine Trl | 18 |
| Baileyton Rd | 18 |
| East Andrew Johnson Hwy | 16 |
| Ramp | 13 |
ZIP 37743 at a glance
| Population | 24,548 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,566 |
| Median home value | $213,591 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 45 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +51% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37743
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37743?
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (314 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37743?
Since 2015, US-11E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37743: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37743?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37743?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37743 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 81.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37743?
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.