ZIP 37030 (Carthage, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37030: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Smith 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 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Tennessee
Smith County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Smith County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Smith County: 4.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 193 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9).
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 37030 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.5% 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 Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 331 |
| Gordonsville Hwy | 12 |
| Exit Ramp 254 | 7 |
| Dixon Springs Hwy | 6 |
| Cookeville Hwy | 5 |
| Grant Hwy | 4 |
| Lebanon Hwy | 4 |
| Alexandria Hwy | 3 |
ZIP 37030 at a glance
| Population | 8,183 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,800 |
| Median home value | $254,352 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +53% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +60% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +61% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37030
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37030?
421 truck crashes have been reported in Smith County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 193 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37030?
I-40 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37030 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37030?
February has the most truck crashes in Smith County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37030?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37030 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 175.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37030?
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.