ZIP 37938 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37938: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 37938: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37938: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 3,331 crashes involving commercial trucks in Knox County since 2015: 1,450 people were injured and 87 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-40 (4), SR-33 (3) and US-11W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 62 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
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 37938 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-75 | 6 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 3 |
| US-11W | 2 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pk | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pkwy | 1 |
| I-275 | 1 |
| I-640 | 1 |
| Mu-Cedar Ln Ne | 1 |
| SR-144 | 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 37938 at a glance
| Population | 17,437 |
| Density | 208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,135 |
| Median home value | $320,943 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 37938
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37938?
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 37938?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37938 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37938?
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 37938?
Garbage trucks were involved in 62 reported crashes in Knox County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37938 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37938?
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.