ZIP 37043 (Clarksville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37043: 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 |
Montgomery County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 37043 at a glance: I-24 14 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37043.
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
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 2.2% 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 37043 is I-24, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-76 (3), US-79 (3) and US-41A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 31 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37043 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 14 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| 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 |
| CR-OLD Clarksville Pk | 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 37043 at a glance
| Population | 58,742 |
| Density | 209 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,219 |
| Median home value | $354,654 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37043
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37043?
1,112 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 536 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37043?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37043 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37043?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37043?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37043 compare with Tennessee?
Montgomery County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37043?
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.