ZIP 37034 (Chapel Hill, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marshall 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 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Tennessee
Marshall County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marshall County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
The headline for Marshall County: June 14.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 250 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marshall County. They injured 124 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.3% 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 37034 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-FLAT Creek Rd (1), SR-270 (1), US-31A (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37034 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-FLAT Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-270 | 1 |
| US-31A | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 121 |
| Nashville Hwy | 12 |
| SR-99 | 8 |
| Exit 22 | 6 |
| Fayetteville Hwy | 6 |
| US-31A | 6 |
| N Ellington Pkwy | 5 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 5 |
ZIP 37034 at a glance
| Population | 8,867 |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,275 |
| Median home value | $344,409 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 22 | +31% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37034
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37034?
250 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37034?
The worst month is June: 14.0% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37034 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Marshall County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37034?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.