ZIP 37016 (Auburntown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilson 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
18 of 1,442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Tennessee
Wilson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County has lower values than Tennessee for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Wilson County: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 665 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37016 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DOOLITTLE Rd (1), SR-267 (1) and US-70S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37016 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DOOLITTLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| US-70S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 581 |
| SR-109N | 85 |
| I-840 | 51 |
| Tn-109 | 49 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 42 |
| E Division St | 40 |
| Hunters Point Pke | 23 |
| S Hartmann Dr | 22 |
ZIP 37016 at a glance
| Population | 900 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,821 |
| Median home value | $308,554 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 21 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +99% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 88 | +113% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 134 | +51% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 134 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37016
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37016?
Wilson County has had 1,442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 665 people and killing 54.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37016?
August has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37016?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37016 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37016?
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.