ZIP 37060 (Eagleville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rutherford 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rutherford County compares with Tennessee
Rutherford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutherford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Rutherford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in ZIP 37060: I-840 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37060.
Overview
Rutherford County has recorded 2,424 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,139 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37060 is I-840, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-31A (3), SR-99 (2) and CR-ARNO Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
37 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is October, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37060 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-840; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.7% 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
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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-840 | 5 |
| US-31A | 3 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-ARNO Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutherford County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,014 |
| I-840 | 139 |
| S Church St | 79 |
| Nw Broad St | 48 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| Shelbyville Pike | 32 |
| Waldron Rd | 29 |
| W Sam Ridley Pkwy | 27 |
ZIP 37060 at a glance
| Population | 3,396 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,386 |
| Median home value | $515,482 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutherford 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 85 | +94% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 158 | +86% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 218 | +38% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 218. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37060
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37060?
2,424 truck crashes have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37060?
NHTSA data shows I-840 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37060 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37060?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Rutherford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37060?
Since 2015, Rutherford County has reported 37 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37060 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutherford County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37060?
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.