ZIP 37830 (Oak Ridge, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Anderson 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
16 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Tennessee
Anderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Anderson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share.
Anderson County at a glance: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Anderson County since 2015: 169 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37830 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (3), SR-131 (3), SR-170 (2), SR-61 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37830 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| SR-131 | 3 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-YARNELL Rd | 1 |
| Melton Lake Dr | 1 |
| Parkside Dr | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 172 |
| N Charles G Seivers Blvd | 14 |
| Oak Ridge Tpke | 12 |
| S Illinois Ave | 12 |
| Edgemoor Rd | 11 |
| Oliver Springs Hwy | 8 |
| E Tri County Blvd | 7 |
| Briceville Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 37830 at a glance
| Population | 33,038 |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,269 |
| Median home value | $267,404 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +30% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 36 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37830
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37830?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 169 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37830?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37830?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Anderson County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37830 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Anderson County records 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37830?
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.