ZIP 37890 (White Pine, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37890: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
7 of 766 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Tennessee
Jefferson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Jefferson County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 103 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 766 truck crashes since 2015, with 380 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37890 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-81 (2), SR-160 (2) and CR-SANDY Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37890 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 2 |
| CR-SANDY Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 448 |
| I-81 | 125 |
| W Highway 11E | 20 |
| S Highway 92 | 16 |
| Roy Messer Hwy | 11 |
| SR-411 | 7 |
| Old Dandridge Pke | 6 |
| US-25W | 6 |
ZIP 37890 at a glance
| Population | 6,821 |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,355 |
| Median home value | $232,307 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 50 | +63% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 72 | +45% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37890
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37890?
Jefferson County has had 766 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 380 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37890?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37890: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37890?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in August, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37890?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37890 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37890?
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.