ZIP 37814 (Morristown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37814: 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.
ZIP 37814 at a glance: US-25E 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37814.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamblen County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-25E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37814 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-81 (2), SR-160 (1) and SR-343 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37814 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-25E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Hamblen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 3 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| US-11W | 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 37814 at a glance
| Population | 35,239 |
| Density | 310 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,650 |
| Median home value | $216,677 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37814
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37814?
Hamblen County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 139 people and killing 4.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37814?
NHTSA data shows US-25E with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37814 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37814?
Truck crashes in Hamblen County peak in April, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37814?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamblen County since 2015, 3.2% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37814 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamblen County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37814?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.