ZIP 37861 (Rutledge, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37861: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grainger 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
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grainger County compares with Tennessee
Grainger County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grainger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grainger County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Grainger County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Grainger County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grainger County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11W had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-WASHBURN Rd (1), US-11E (1) and US-25E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37861 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grainger County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grainger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 2 |
| CR-WASHBURN Rd | 1 |
| US-11E | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grainger County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25E | 27 |
| US-25E | 15 |
| Rutledge Pike | 13 |
| SR-131 | 6 |
| Highway 11W South | 5 |
| Lakeshore Dr | 5 |
| Tn-131 | 5 |
| US-11W | 5 |
ZIP 37861 at a glance
| Population | 8,608 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,265 |
| Median home value | $214,504 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grainger 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +64% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37861
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37861?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grainger County (52 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37861?
US-11W had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37861 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37861?
Truck crashes in Grainger County peak in September, with 14.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37861?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grainger County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37861 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Grainger County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37861?
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.