ZIP 37854 (Rockwood, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37854: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Roane 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 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with Tennessee
Roane County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 93% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Roane County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Roane County: 1 in 714 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 807 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Roane County. They injured 312 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37854 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-27 (2), CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr (1) and SR-58 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37854 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.5% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 625 |
| Decatur Hwy | 11 |
| Harriman Hwy | 10 |
| S Roane St | 9 |
| Gallaher Rd | 7 |
| Loudon Hwy | 6 |
| Roane State Hwy | 6 |
| Oakdale Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 37854 at a glance
| Population | 12,478 |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,856 |
| Median home value | $159,535 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | 22 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +38% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 48 | +61% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 74 | +55% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37854
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37854?
Roane County has had 807 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37854?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37854: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37854?
October has the most truck crashes in Roane County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37854?
Since 2015, Roane County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37854 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Roane County records 118.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37854?
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.