ZIP 37811 (Mooresburg, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37811: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hawkins 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
8 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawkins County compares with Tennessee
Hawkins County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawkins County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hawkins County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hawkins County at a glance: 11.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hawkins County since 2015: 86 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-MCCOY Rd (1), SR-131 (1) and SR-343 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37811 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-11W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hawkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 3 |
| CR-MCCOY Rd | 1 |
| SR-131 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| US-11E | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawkins County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 35 |
| US-11W | 19 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| SR-31 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Afg Rd | 3 |
| Carters Valley Rd | 3 |
| Goshen Valley Rd | 3 |
ZIP 37811 at a glance
| Population | 3,931 |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,047 |
| Median home value | $162,988 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawkins 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 | 6 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +52% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37811
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37811?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawkins County (86 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37811?
US-11W had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37811 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37811?
Truck crashes in Hawkins County peak in May, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37811?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Hawkins County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37811 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 23.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hawkins County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37811?
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.