ZIP 37860 (Russellville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37860: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hamblen 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
10 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamblen County compares with Tennessee
Hamblen County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamblen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamblen County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Hamblen County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hamblen County: 1.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamblen County since 2015: 139 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37860 happened on I-81 (2), US-11E (2), SR-160 (1), SR-343 (1) and US-11W (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37860 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamblen County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamblen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| US-11W | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamblen County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 121 |
| E Andrew Johnson Hwy | 26 |
| S Davy Crockett Pkwy | 25 |
| E Morris Blvd | 17 |
| Enka Hwy | 11 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 9 |
| N Davy Crockett Pkwy | 9 |
| Air Park Blvd | 4 |
ZIP 37860 at a glance
| Population | 3,700 |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,875 |
| Median home value | $186,511 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamblen 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +76% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +14% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 37860
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37860?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Hamblen County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 139 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37860?
The worst month is April: 11.7% of truck crashes in Hamblen County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37860?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Hamblen County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37860 compare with Tennessee?
Hamblen County records 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37860?
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.