ZIP 37879 (Tazewell, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37879: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Claiborne 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
5 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Claiborne County compares with Tennessee
Claiborne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Claiborne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Claiborne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Claiborne County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Claiborne County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.3%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Claiborne County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (11.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37879 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-25E (3) and SR-345 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 4.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37879 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Claiborne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-25E | 3 |
| SR-345 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Claiborne County) |
|---|---|
| Cumberland Gap Pkwy | 17 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-25E | 9 |
| Highway 33 South | 9 |
| Highway 25E South | 9 |
| SR-63 | 8 |
| SR-33 | 5 |
| North Broad St | 5 |
ZIP 37879 at a glance
| Population | 11,854 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,864 |
| Median home value | $159,934 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Claiborne 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 | 10 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +5% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -14% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37879
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37879?
Claiborne County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 55 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37879?
The worst month is March: 13.8% of truck crashes in Claiborne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37879?
Since 2015, Claiborne County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37879 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Claiborne County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37879?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.