ZIP 37745 (Greeneville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37745: 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 |
Greene County has lower values than Tennessee for 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.
Greene County at a glance: 1 in 217 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 710 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by I-81 (4), SR-93 (2) and CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37745 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% 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
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 5 |
| I-81 | 4 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-DUDE Ln | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Van Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 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 37745 at a glance
| Population | 21,090 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,159 |
| Median home value | $213,900 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37745
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37745?
710 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 314 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37745?
Since 2015, US-11E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37745: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37745?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37745?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greene County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37745 compare with Tennessee?
Greene County records 81.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37745?
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.