ZIP 37037 (Christiana, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37037: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rutherford 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rutherford County compares with Tennessee
Rutherford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutherford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Rutherford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 37037: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37037: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rutherford County since 2015: 1,139 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37037 is I-24, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (4), US-41 (3) and CR-CHRISTIANA Hoovers Gap Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.7 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37037 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 10 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-CHRISTIANA Hoovers Gap Rd | 1 |
| S Rutherford Blvd | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutherford County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,014 |
| I-840 | 139 |
| S Church St | 79 |
| Nw Broad St | 48 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| Shelbyville Pike | 32 |
| Waldron Rd | 29 |
| W Sam Ridley Pkwy | 27 |
ZIP 37037 at a glance
| Population | 9,855 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,645 |
| Median home value | $395,430 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutherford 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 85 | +94% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 158 | +86% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 218 | +38% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 218. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37037
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37037?
Rutherford County has had 2,424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,139 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37037?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37037: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37037?
Truck crashes in Rutherford County peak in October, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37037?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37037 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Rutherford County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37037?
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.