ZIP 37807 (Maynardville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37807: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Union County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Union County: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Union County has recorded 72 truck crashes since 2015, with 40 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 60 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 15.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 1.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37807 is SR-33, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-144 (1) and SR-170 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37807 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 |
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 37807 at a glance
| Population | 11,069 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,673 |
| Median home value | $216,268 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37807
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37807?
Union County has had 72 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 40 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37807?
Since 2015, SR-33 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37807: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37807?
The worst month is September: 15.3% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37807?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Union County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37807 compared with Tennessee?
Union County records 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37807?
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.