ZIP 37035 (Chapmansboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37035: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cheatham 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 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheatham County compares with Tennessee
Cheatham County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheatham County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Cheatham County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 37035 at a glance: I-24 15 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37035.
Overview
Police reported 415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cheatham County since 2015: 198 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37035 is I-24, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-49 (2), CR-OLD Clarksville Pk (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37035 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cheatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 15 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Clarksville Pk | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 186 |
| I-24 | 72 |
| SR-70 | 9 |
| SR-41A | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-12S | 7 |
| Tn-12 | 7 |
| US-41A | 5 |
ZIP 37035 at a glance
| Population | 4,181 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,068 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheatham 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 | 8 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +79% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +45% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37035
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37035?
Cheatham County has had 415 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 198 people and killing 19.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37035?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37035 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37035?
January has the most truck crashes in Cheatham County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37035?
Since 2015, Cheatham County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37035 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheatham County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37035?
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.