ZIP 37813 (Morristown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37813: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamblen 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
10 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamblen County compares with Tennessee
Hamblen County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamblen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamblen County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Hamblen County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 37813: I-81 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37813.
Overview
Hamblen County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 139 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37813 is I-81, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-160 (1), SR-343 (1) and US-25E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37813 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamblen County.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Hamblen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 3 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamblen County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 121 |
| E Andrew Johnson Hwy | 26 |
| S Davy Crockett Pkwy | 25 |
| E Morris Blvd | 17 |
| Enka Hwy | 11 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 9 |
| N Davy Crockett Pkwy | 9 |
| Air Park Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 37813 at a glance
| Population | 18,288 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,011 |
| Median home value | $172,287 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamblen 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +76% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +14% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 37813
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37813?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Hamblen County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 139 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37813?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37813: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37813?
April has the most truck crashes in Hamblen County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37813?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Hamblen County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37813 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Hamblen County records 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37813?
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.