ZIP 37763 (Kingston, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37763: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roane 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 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with Tennessee
Roane County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 93% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roane County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Roane County: 1 in 714 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.1%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 807 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roane County since 2015: 312 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37763 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-40 (4), SR-58 (2) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37763 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Roane County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 625 |
| Decatur Hwy | 11 |
| Harriman Hwy | 10 |
| S Roane St | 9 |
| Gallaher Rd | 7 |
| Loudon Hwy | 6 |
| Roane State Hwy | 6 |
| Oakdale Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 37763 at a glance
| Population | 16,984 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,000 |
| Median home value | $257,517 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | 22 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +38% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 48 | +61% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 74 | +55% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 74. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37763
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37763?
807 truck crashes have been reported in Roane County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 312 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37763?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37763 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37763?
October has the most truck crashes in Roane County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37763?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Roane County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37763 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roane County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37763?
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.