ZIP 37932 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37932: 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. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 37932: I-40 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37932 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
Truck crashes peak in October (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37932 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-75 (3), SR-131 (3) and SR-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (15%).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37932 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 9 |
| I-75 | 3 |
| SR-131 | 3 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| CR-CANTON Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-WESTLAND Dr | 1 |
| CR-YARNELL Rd | 1 |
| Melton Lake Dr | 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 37932 at a glance
| Population | 25,424 |
| Density | 339 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $119,703 |
| Median home value | $462,958 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37932
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37932?
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 37932?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37932: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37932?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37932?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37932 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
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 37932?
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.