ZIP 37770 (Lancing, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37770: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Tennessee
Morgan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37770 happened on US-27 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37770 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Morgan Co Hwy | 18 |
| Knoxville Hwy | 9 |
| Nashville Hwy | 5 |
| Deer Lodge Hwy | 4 |
| Morgan County Hwy | 4 |
| Montgomery Rd | 2 |
| Old Harriman Hwy | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
ZIP 37770 at a glance
| Population | 2,756 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,835 |
| Median home value | $139,035 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37770
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37770?
Morgan County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37770?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37770?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37770 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Morgan County has 22.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37770?
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.