ZIP 37887 (Wartburg, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37887: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morgan 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
2 of 62 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morgan County compares with Tennessee
Morgan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morgan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morgan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 43% below the state |
Morgan County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Morgan County at a glance: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 62 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morgan County. They injured 23 people and killed 4.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 14.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37887 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-62 (1) and US-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37887 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morgan County.
- With 3.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morgan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-62 | 1 |
| US-27 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morgan County) |
|---|---|
| Morgan Co Hwy | 18 |
| Knoxville Hwy | 9 |
| Nashville Hwy | 5 |
| Deer Lodge Hwy | 4 |
| Morgan County Hwy | 4 |
| Montgomery Rd | 2 |
| Old Harriman Hwy | 2 |
| SR-62 | 2 |
ZIP 37887 at a glance
| Population | 6,555 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,137 |
| Median home value | $186,571 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morgan 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -17% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -1% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 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 37887
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37887?
Morgan County has had 62 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37887?
May has the most truck crashes in Morgan County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37887?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Morgan County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37887 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 22.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morgan County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37887?
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.