ZIP 37015 (Ashland City, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37015: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cheatham 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 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheatham County compares with Tennessee
Cheatham County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheatham County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Cheatham County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 37015: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37015: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheatham County. They injured 198 people and killed 19.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-49 (3), SR-12 (2) and CR-OLD Clarksville Pk (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37015 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cheatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| SR-12 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Clarksville Pk | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 186 |
| I-24 | 72 |
| SR-70 | 9 |
| SR-41A | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-12S | 7 |
| Tn-12 | 7 |
| US-41A | 5 |
ZIP 37015 at a glance
| Population | 18,988 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,092 |
| Median home value | $290,899 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheatham 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +79% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +45% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37015
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37015?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Cheatham County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 198 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37015?
I-24 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37015 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37015?
Truck crashes in Cheatham County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37015?
Since 2015, Cheatham County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37015 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 81.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cheatham County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37015?
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.