ZIP 37862 (Sevierville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37862: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sevier 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
13 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Tennessee
Sevier County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sevier County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sevier County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sevier County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37862 since 2015: CR-REDTAIL Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37862 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-REDTAIL Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 100 |
| Winfield Dunn Pkwy | 31 |
| Dolly Parton Pkwy | 13 |
| Parkway | 11 |
| Newport Hwy | 10 |
| US-411 | 10 |
| Veterans Blvd | 8 |
| E Parkway | 8 |
ZIP 37862 at a glance
| Population | 21,767 |
| Density | 103 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,792 |
| Median home value | $308,569 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 2 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +791% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +47% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37862
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37862?
Sevier County has had 345 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37862?
August has the most truck crashes in Sevier County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37862?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sevier County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37862 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Sevier County has 29.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37862?
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.