ZIP 37819 (Newcomb, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37819: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Campbell 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 688 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Campbell County compares with Tennessee
Campbell County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Campbell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Campbell County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 92% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Campbell County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Campbell County: 6.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 688 crashes involving commercial trucks in Campbell County since 2015: 249 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37819 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Campbell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Campbell County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 564 |
| Howard Baker Hwy | 18 |
| Jacksboro Pike | 11 |
| US-25W | 8 |
| SR-297 | 5 |
| Old Highway 63 | 5 |
| N Highway 25 | 4 |
| Exit 160 | 3 |
ZIP 37819 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $92,228 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Campbell 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 | 26 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 31 | +20% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 47 | +54% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 65 | +38% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37819
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37819?
Campbell County has had 688 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 249 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37819?
I-75 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37819 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37819?
Truck crashes in Campbell County peak in January, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37819?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Campbell County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37819 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Campbell County has 147.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37819?
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.