ZIP 37028 (Bumpus Mills, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stewart 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
1 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stewart County compares with Tennessee
Stewart County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stewart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stewart County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Stewart County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Stewart County: 11.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stewart County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37028 happened on US-79 (3) and SR-120 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37028 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 3 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 15 |
| Donelson Pkwy | 15 |
| SR-149E | 6 |
| US-79 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Tn-149 | 4 |
| Bumpus Mills Rd | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
ZIP 37028 at a glance
| Population | 615 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,656 |
| Median home value | $145,604 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stewart 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +253% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37028
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37028?
Stewart County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37028?
February has the most truck crashes in Stewart County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Stewart County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37028 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Stewart County records 38.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37028?
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.