ZIP 37764 (Kodak, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37764: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sevier 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
13 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Tennessee
Sevier County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sevier County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 37764: 2.4× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 37764 (1.5 → 3.6).
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sevier County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37764 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-11E (2), US-25W (2) and SR-449 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37764 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; 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
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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 19 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| US-25W | 2 |
| SR-449 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 100 |
| Winfield Dunn Pkwy | 31 |
| Dolly Parton Pkwy | 13 |
| Parkway | 11 |
| Newport Hwy | 10 |
| US-411 | 10 |
| Veterans Blvd | 8 |
| E Parkway | 8 |
ZIP 37764 at a glance
| Population | 12,562 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,989 |
| Median home value | $279,531 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 2 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +791% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +47% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37764
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37764?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sevier County (170 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37764?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37764: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37764?
Truck crashes in Sevier County peak in August, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37764?
Since 2015, Sevier County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37764 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sevier County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37764?
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.