ZIP 37829 (Oakdale, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37829: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Tennessee
Morgan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Morgan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Morgan County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Morgan County has recorded 62 truck crashes since 2015, with 23 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (14.5%).
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37829 happened on I-40 (2), US-27 (2) and SR-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37829 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 3.7% 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Morgan Co Hwy | 18 |
| Knoxville Hwy | 9 |
| Nashville Hwy | 5 |
| Deer Lodge Hwy | 4 |
| Morgan County Hwy | 4 |
| Montgomery Rd | 2 |
| Old Harriman Hwy | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
ZIP 37829 at a glance
| Population | 1,977 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,691 |
| Median home value | $132,560 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -1% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 37829
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37829?
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morgan County (23 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37829?
The worst month is May: 12.9% of truck crashes in Morgan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37829?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37829 compare with Tennessee?
Morgan County records 22.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37829?
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.