ZIP 37046 (College Grove, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37046: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Tennessee
Williamson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Williamson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 37046: I-840 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37046 since 2015.
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 1,263 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-840 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37046 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-65 (6), US-31A (3) and CR-ARNO Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37046 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-840 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-840 | 7 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| US-31A | 3 |
| CR-ARNO Rd | 1 |
| CR-FLAT Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 409 |
| I-840 | 188 |
| I-40 | 78 |
| Lewisburg Pike | 31 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 27 |
| Wilson Pike | 24 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| I-65 Hwy | 15 |
ZIP 37046 at a glance
| Population | 7,310 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $178,228 |
| Median home value | $1,148,893 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +69% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +59% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37046
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37046?
Williamson County has had 1,263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 587 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37046?
I-840 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37046 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37046?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37046?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37046 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Williamson County records 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37046?
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.