ZIP 37902 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37902: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Tennessee
Knox County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Knox County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 37902: I-40 deadliest road: 17 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37902 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,331 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 1,450 people and killed 87.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-75 (5), US-129 (5) and SR-168 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is December, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37902 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 17 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| US-129 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| SR-169 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| US-25W | 2 |
| CR-ASBURY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pk | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1,136 |
| I-75 | 183 |
| I-640 | 114 |
| I-40 West | 94 |
| I-40 East | 73 |
| Lovell Rd | 48 |
| Asheville Hwy | 46 |
| Interstate 40 East | 40 |
ZIP 37902 at a glance
| Population | 2,412 |
| Density | 2,107 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,161 |
| Median home value | $650,964 |
| Home ownership | 19% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 34 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 162 | +381% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 220 | +36% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 311 | +42% | 8.0 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 311. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37902
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37902?
Knox County has had 3,331 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,450 people and killing 87.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37902?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37902: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37902?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37902?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37902 compare with Tennessee?
Knox County records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37902?
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.