ZIP 37760 (Jefferson City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37760: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 766 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Tennessee
Jefferson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Jefferson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Jefferson County: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 766 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 380 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37760 is I-40, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-11E (2), I-81 (1) and US-25W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37760 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.1% 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 448 |
| I-81 | 125 |
| W Highway 11E | 20 |
| S Highway 92 | 16 |
| Roy Messer Hwy | 11 |
| SR-411 | 7 |
| Old Dandridge Pke | 6 |
| US-25W | 6 |
ZIP 37760 at a glance
| Population | 13,253 |
| Density | 126 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,190 |
| Median home value | $238,835 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 50 | +63% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 72 | +45% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 36 a year in the 1990s and 72 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 37760
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37760?
Jefferson County has had 766 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37760?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37760 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37760?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37760?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37760 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 110.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37760?
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.