La Vergne, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Vergne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Vergne and Rutherford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rutherford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rutherford County compares with Tennessee
Rutherford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutherford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rutherford County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for La Vergne: I-24 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of La Vergne.
Overview
Rutherford County has recorded 2,424 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,139 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in La Vergne since 2015, this page uses Rutherford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
40% of truck crash reports in Rutherford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of La Vergne with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-41 (4), SR-255 (3) and Bell Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (24%).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for La Vergne fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 15 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 3 |
| Bell Rd | 2 |
| Waldron Rd | 2 |
| Buchanan St | 1 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-FLORENCE Rd | 1 |
| Firestone Pkwy | 1 |
| I-840 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutherford County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,014 |
| I-840 | 139 |
| S Church St | 79 |
| Nw Broad St | 48 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| Shelbyville Pike | 32 |
| Waldron Rd | 29 |
| W Sam Ridley Pkwy | 27 |
La Vergne at a glance
| Population | 41,430 |
| Land area | 24.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,676 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37086) | $78,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37086) | $303,173 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutherford 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 85 | +94% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 158 | +86% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 218 | +38% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 218. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Vergne
How common are truck crashes in La Vergne?
2,424 truck crashes have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in La Vergne?
I-24 had 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of La Vergne since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in La Vergne?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Rutherford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in La Vergne?
Since 2015, Rutherford County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does La Vergne compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutherford County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in La Vergne?
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.