ZIP 37774 (Loudon, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37774: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Loudon County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in ZIP 37774: I-75 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37774 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Loudon County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 19 were killed.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by SR-444 (2), SR-322 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37774 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loudon County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Loudon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-444 | 2 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 37774 at a glance
| Population | 21,784 |
| Density | 95 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,718 |
| Median home value | $362,679 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 37774
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37774?
Since 2015, 625 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Loudon County (245 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37774?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37774: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37774?
Truck crashes in Loudon County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37774?
Since 2015, Loudon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37774 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 85.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Loudon County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37774?
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.