ZIP 37919 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37919: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 37919 at a glance: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37919: 18 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37919 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-129 (6), I-75 (4) and SR-169 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
62 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is December, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37919 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Knox County.
- 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 | 18 |
| US-129 | 6 |
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-169 | 4 |
| SR-131 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-25W | 2 |
| CR-ASBURY Rd | 1 |
| CR-CANTON Hollow Rd | 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 37919 at a glance
| Population | 31,754 |
| Density | 642 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,645 |
| Median home value | $523,089 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 311. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 37919
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37919?
3,331 truck crashes have been reported in Knox County since 2015, with 87 deaths and 1,450 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37919?
I-40 had 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37919 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37919?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37919?
62 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37919 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37919?
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.