ZIP 37820 (New Market, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 766 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Tennessee
Jefferson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jefferson County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Jefferson County at a glance: 1 in 103 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 766 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 380 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37820 is I-40, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-11E (3) and US-25W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37820 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 15 |
| US-11E | 3 |
| US-25W | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 448 |
| I-81 | 125 |
| W Highway 11E | 20 |
| S Highway 92 | 16 |
| Roy Messer Hwy | 11 |
| SR-411 | 7 |
| Old Dandridge Pke | 6 |
| US-25W | 6 |
ZIP 37820 at a glance
| Population | 8,327 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,616 |
| Median home value | $204,568 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 50 | +63% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 72 | +45% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37820
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37820?
Jefferson County has had 766 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37820?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37820 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37820?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37820?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37820 compared with Tennessee?
Jefferson County records 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37820?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.