ZIP 37918 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37918: 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 |
Knox County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in ZIP 37918: I-40 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37918.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 3,331 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,450 people injured and 87 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37918 is I-40, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-75 (5), SR-33 (3) and I-275 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 2.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37918 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Knox County.
- 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 Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 13 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
| US-11W | 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 37918 at a glance
| Population | 45,971 |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,752 |
| Median home value | $274,094 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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. 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 37918
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37918?
Knox County has had 3,331 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,450 people and killing 87.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37918?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37918: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37918?
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 37918?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37918 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 37918?
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.