ZIP 37892 (Winfield, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37892: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Scott 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Tennessee
Scott County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Scott County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Scott County at a glance: 11.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Scott County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37892 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-27 (5) and SR-92 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37892 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 3.2% 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
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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 6 |
| US-27 | 5 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Scott Hwy | 13 |
| Baker Hwy | 12 |
| Rugby Hwy | 8 |
| Tn-63 | 4 |
| Alberta St | 3 |
| Buffalo Rd | 2 |
| Coopertown Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
ZIP 37892 at a glance
| Population | 1,631 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,734 |
| Median home value | $118,047 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +68% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37892
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37892?
Scott County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37892?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37892 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37892?
November has the most truck crashes in Scott County, 14.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37892?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Scott County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37892 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Scott County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37892?
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.