ZIP 37841 (Oneida, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37841: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Tennessee
Scott County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Scott County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Scott County: 11.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Scott County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 14.7% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37841 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37841 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 5 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Scott Hwy | 13 |
| Baker Hwy | 12 |
| Rugby Hwy | 8 |
| Tn-63 | 4 |
| Alberta St | 3 |
| Buffalo Rd | 2 |
| Coopertown Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
ZIP 37841 at a glance
| Population | 10,199 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,998 |
| Median home value | $144,070 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +68% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37841
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37841?
Scott County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37841?
US-27 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37841 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37841?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37841?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37841 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37841?
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.