ZIP 37771 (Lenoir City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37771: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Loudon 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
6 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Loudon County compares with Tennessee
Loudon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Loudon County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 37771: I-75 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37771.
Overview
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Loudon County. They injured 245 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37771 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-40 (5), US-11 (2) and CR-YARNELL Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37771 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Loudon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-YARNELL Rd | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 250 |
| I-40 | 150 |
| SR-321 | 12 |
| SR-95N | 11 |
| US-321 | 10 |
| SR-321S | 9 |
| SR-72S | 9 |
| US-11 | 9 |
ZIP 37771 at a glance
| Population | 18,042 |
| Density | 139 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,938 |
| Median home value | $268,054 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudon 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 | 20 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +64% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 62. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37771
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37771?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Loudon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37771?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37771: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37771?
Truck crashes in Loudon County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37771?
Since 2015, Loudon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37771 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Loudon County has 85.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37771?
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.