ZIP 37779 (Luttrell, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
1 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Tennessee
Union County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 9.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Union County at a glance: 10.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Union County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 32.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-33 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-144 (1), SR-170 (1) and US-11W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37779 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Union County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
| US-11W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Maynardville Hwy | 27 |
| SR-33 | 4 |
| SR-61E | 4 |
| Sharps Chapel Rd | 4 |
| Beard Valley Rd | 3 |
| Tn-61 | 3 |
| Butcher Ln | 2 |
| Hickory Valley Rd | 2 |
ZIP 37779 at a glance
| Population | 3,649 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,357 |
| Median home value | $157,837 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +144% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +112% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37779
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37779?
Union County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37779?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37779 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37779?
The worst month is September: 15.3% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37779?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37779 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 28.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37779?
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.