ZIP 37917 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37917: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 37917: I-40 deadliest road: 19 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37917 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37917 with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-75 (5), SR-168 (3) and US-129 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (15% of them).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37917 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.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 19 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| US-129 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
| US-11W | 2 |
| US-25W | 2 |
| CR-ASBURY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pk | 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 37917 at a glance
| Population | 24,615 |
| Density | 1,000 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,423 |
| Median home value | $213,910 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 311 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37917
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37917?
3,331 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,450 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37917?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37917 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37917?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37917?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37917 compare with Tennessee?
Knox County records 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37917?
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.