ZIP 37042 (Clarksville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37042: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Tennessee
Montgomery County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 37042: I-24 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37042.
Overview
Police reported 1,112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 536 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37042 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-79 (3), US-41A (2) and Us-41Abp Sr-12 Ashland City Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37042 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.8% 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 5 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| US-41A | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Ashland City Rd | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Riverside Dr | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-76 41A Bypass | 2 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 374 |
| Wilma Rudolph Blvd | 60 |
| Ft Campbell Blvd | 32 |
| SR-48 | 24 |
| Dover Rd | 20 |
| Ashland City Rd | 18 |
| Kraft St | 18 |
| Trenton Rd | 18 |
ZIP 37042 at a glance
| Population | 87,652 |
| Density | 595 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,393 |
| Median home value | $243,761 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +284% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 77 | +76% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 92 | +20% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37042?
1,112 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 536 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37042?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37042 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37042?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37042?
31 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37042 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Montgomery County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37042?
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.