ZIP 37754 (Heiskell, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37754: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
16 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Tennessee
Anderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Anderson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Anderson County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Anderson County has recorded 394 truck crashes since 2015, with 169 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37754 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-33 (3), Melton Hill Dr (1) and Mu-Cedar Ln Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37754 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| Melton Hill Dr | 1 |
| Mu-Cedar Ln Ne | 1 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 172 |
| N Charles G Seivers Blvd | 14 |
| Oak Ridge Tpke | 12 |
| S Illinois Ave | 12 |
| Edgemoor Rd | 11 |
| Oliver Springs Hwy | 8 |
| E Tri County Blvd | 7 |
| Briceville Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 37754 at a glance
| Population | 4,211 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,774 |
| Median home value | $203,596 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +30% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37754
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37754?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Anderson County (169 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37754?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37754 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37754?
Truck crashes in Anderson County peak in July, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37754?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Anderson County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37754 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Anderson County has 41.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37754?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.