ZIP 37931 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37931: 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 37931 at a glance: I-40 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37931.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 3,331 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,450 people injured and 87 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (14). It is followed by I-75 (5), SR-169 (4) and SR-131 (3).
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 37931 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 14 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-169 | 4 |
| SR-131 | 3 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-CANTON Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-WESTLAND Dr | 1 |
| CR-YARNELL 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 37931 at a glance
| Population | 31,842 |
| Density | 433 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,150 |
| Median home value | $356,512 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 37931
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37931?
Since 2015, 3,331 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (1,450 injured, 87 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37931?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37931: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37931?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37931?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37931 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 56.6 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37931?
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.