ZIP 37857 (Rogersville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37857: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hawkins 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
8 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawkins County compares with Tennessee
Hawkins County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawkins County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawkins County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 61% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 17.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Hawkins County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hawkins County at a glance: 11.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Hawkins County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-70 (3), CR-DUDE Ln (1) and I-81 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 5.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37857 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawkins County.
- Look at alternatives to US-11W at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hawkins County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 4 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| CR-DUDE Ln | 1 |
| I-81 | 1 |
| Mu-Van Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawkins County) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 35 |
| US-11W | 19 |
| SR-66 | 16 |
| SR-31 | 7 |
| SR-70 | 4 |
| Afg Rd | 3 |
| Carters Valley Rd | 3 |
| Goshen Valley Rd | 3 |
ZIP 37857 at a glance
| Population | 21,657 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,536 |
| Median home value | $170,138 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawkins 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 | 6 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 9 | +52% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +0% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37857?
Hawkins County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 86 people and killing 17.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37857?
NHTSA data shows US-11W with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37857 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37857?
Truck crashes in Hawkins County peak in May, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37857?
Since 2015, Hawkins County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37857 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hawkins County has 23.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37857?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.