ZIP 37809 (Midway, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37809: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Greene 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
4 of 710 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Tennessee
Greene County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greene County has lower values than Tennessee for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Greene County: 1 in 217 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Greene County has recorded 710 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-11E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37809 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-81 (3), SR-349 (1) and US-321 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37809 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-11E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 5 |
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-349 | 1 |
| US-321 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 368 |
| West Andrew Johnson Hwy | 37 |
| Asheville Hwy | 22 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 20 |
| Lonesome Pine Trl | 18 |
| Baileyton Rd | 18 |
| East Andrew Johnson Hwy | 16 |
| Ramp | 13 |
ZIP 37809 at a glance
| Population | 2,181 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,192 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 45 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +51% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37809
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37809?
710 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 314 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37809?
US-11E had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37809 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37809?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37809?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37809 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 81.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greene County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37809?
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.