ZIP 37825 (New Tazewell, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37825: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Claiborne 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
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Claiborne County compares with Tennessee
Claiborne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Claiborne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Claiborne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Claiborne County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Claiborne County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.3%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Claiborne County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37825 is US-25E, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-WASHBURN Rd (1) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37825 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-25E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Claiborne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 3 |
| CR-WASHBURN Rd | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Claiborne County) |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap Pkwy | 17 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-25E | 9 |
| Highway 33 South | 9 |
| Highway 25E South | 9 |
| SR-63 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| North Broad St | 5 |
ZIP 37825 at a glance
| Population | 8,409 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,625 |
| Median home value | $155,916 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Claiborne 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 | 10 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37825
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37825?
123 truck crashes have been reported in Claiborne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 55 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37825?
Since 2015, US-25E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37825: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37825?
March has the most truck crashes in Claiborne County, 13.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37825?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Claiborne County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37825 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Claiborne County records 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37825?
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.