ZIP 37756 (Huntsville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37756: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Tennessee
Scott County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Scott County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Scott County at a glance: 11.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-63 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-NEW River Hwy (1), CR-NORMA Rd (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37756 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-63 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 3.2% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 2 |
| CR-NEW River Hwy | 1 |
| CR-NORMA Rd | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Scott Hwy | 13 |
| Baker Hwy | 12 |
| Rugby Hwy | 8 |
| Tn-63 | 4 |
| Alberta St | 3 |
| Buffalo Rd | 2 |
| Coopertown Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
ZIP 37756 at a glance
| Population | 2,881 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $35,025 |
| Median home value | $156,226 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +68% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37756
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37756?
Scott County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37756?
SR-63 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37756 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37756?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37756?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37756 compared with Tennessee?
Scott County records 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37756?
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.