ZIP 37029 (Burns, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickson 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 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickson County compares with Tennessee
Dickson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dickson County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Dickson County at a glance: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Dickson County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 295 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37029 with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-46 (2) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37029 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Dickson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 15 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 351 |
| I-840 | 18 |
| SR-46S | 17 |
| SR-48S | 13 |
| SR-48N | 12 |
| Tn-48 | 12 |
| SR-70W | 11 |
| SR-46 | 11 |
ZIP 37029 at a glance
| Population | 6,405 |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,222 |
| Median home value | $412,377 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickson 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 27 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 57 | +40% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37029
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37029?
Dickson County has had 633 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 295 people and killing 24.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37029?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37029: 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37029?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Dickson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Dickson County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37029 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Dickson County has 91.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37029?
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.