ZIP 37059 (Dowelltown, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37059: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
4 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Tennessee
DeKalb County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in DeKalb County. They injured 58 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37059 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37059 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| Nashville Hwy | 14 |
| Allen Ferry Rd | 9 |
| Sparta Hwy | 8 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 8 |
| S Congress Blvd | 6 |
| Short Mountain Hwy | 6 |
| W Broad St | 6 |
| US-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37059 at a glance
| Population | 1,590 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,510 |
| Median home value | $227,985 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +43% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37059
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37059?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (58 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37059?
March has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37059?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37059 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, DeKalb County has 45.6 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37059?
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.