ZIP 37772 (Lenoir City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37772: 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 37772: 2.0× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 37772 (1.5 → 3.0).
Overview
Loudon County has recorded 625 truck crashes since 2015, with 245 people injured and 19 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37772 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (4), US-11 (3) and CR-CANTON Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37772 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; 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
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 | 4 |
| US-11 | 3 |
| CR-CANTON Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-WESTLAND Dr | 1 |
| CR-YARNELL Rd | 1 |
| Parkside Dr | 1 |
| SR-444 | 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 37772 at a glance
| Population | 14,646 |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $100,711 |
| Median home value | $430,106 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. 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 37772
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37772?
Loudon County has had 625 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 245 people and killing 19.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37772?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37772: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37772?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Loudon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37772?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Loudon County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37772 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Loudon County records 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37772?
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.