ZIP 37012 (Alexandria, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37012: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
4 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Tennessee
DeKalb County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, DeKalb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 1 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come SR-267 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37012 fleets
- Build extra time into March 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.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| Nashville Hwy | 14 |
| Allen Ferry Rd | 9 |
| Sparta Hwy | 8 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 8 |
| S Congress Blvd | 6 |
| Short Mountain Hwy | 6 |
| W Broad St | 6 |
| US-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37012 at a glance
| Population | 2,118 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,265 |
| Median home value | $234,023 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +43% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37012
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37012?
115 truck crashes have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 58 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37012?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37012: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37012?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37012?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in DeKalb County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37012 compared with Tennessee?
DeKalb County records 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37012?
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.