ZIP 37010 (Adams, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37010: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robertson 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
5 of 1,116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Tennessee
Robertson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Robertson County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Robertson County: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Robertson County since 2015: 458 people were injured and 39 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37010 is I-24, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-79 (7), SR-76 (3) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37010 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 519 |
| I-24 | 249 |
| Ramp | 27 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-431 | 14 |
| SR-76E | 14 |
| SR-76 | 13 |
| SR-431N | 12 |
ZIP 37010 at a glance
| Population | 5,435 |
| Density | 27 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,179 |
| Median home value | $428,583 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 60 | +122% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 113 | +89% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37010
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37010?
Robertson County has had 1,116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 458 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37010?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37010 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37010?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Robertson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37010?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37010 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Robertson County has 122.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37010?
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.