Davidson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Davidson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davidson County compares with Tennessee
Davidson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davidson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davidson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Davidson County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Davidson County: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (21%).
Overview
Davidson County has recorded 6,476 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,197 people injured and 143 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (18). It is followed by I-24 (14), I-40 (10) and SR-45 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
138 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Davidson County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 18 |
| I-24 | 14 |
| I-40 | 10 |
| SR-45 | 6 |
| US-41 | 6 |
| SR-155 | 5 |
| SR-255 | 3 |
| Bell Rd | 2 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,560 |
| I-40 | 1,177 |
| I-65 | 967 |
| Old Hickory Blvd | 111 |
| I-440 | 104 |
| Briley Pkwy | 82 |
| Murfreesboro Pke | 81 |
| Harding Pl | 56 |
Davidson County at a glance
| Population | 729,505 |
| Land area | 503.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,449 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $80,760 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davidson 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 | 133 | — | 9.1 |
| 2000s | 360 | +170% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 524 | +46% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 550 | +5% | 11.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 133 a year in the 1990s and 550 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 11.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Davidson County
ZIP codes in Davidson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Davidson County
How many truck accidents are there in Davidson County?
Since 2015, 6,476 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Davidson County (3,197 injured, 143 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Davidson County?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes in Davidson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Davidson County?
August has the most truck crashes in Davidson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Davidson County?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Davidson County compared with Tennessee?
Davidson County records 75.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Davidson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.