ZIP 37049 (Cross Plains, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37049: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robertson 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
5 of 1,116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Tennessee
Robertson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Robertson County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Robertson County: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robertson County. They injured 458 people and killed 39.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
4.2% 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 37049 is I-65, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-31W (2), US-431 (2) and SR-109 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37049 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| US-31W | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 519 |
| I-24 | 249 |
| Ramp | 27 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-431 | 14 |
| SR-76E | 14 |
| SR-76 | 13 |
| SR-431N | 12 |
ZIP 37049 at a glance
| Population | 4,160 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,048 |
| Median home value | $379,052 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 60 | +122% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 113 | +89% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37049
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37049?
Robertson County has had 1,116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 458 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37049?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37049 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37049?
Truck crashes in Robertson County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37049?
Since 2015, Robertson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37049 compare with Tennessee?
Robertson County records 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37049?
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.