ZIP 37064 (Franklin, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37064: 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 |
Williamson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 37064: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37064.
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 1,263 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 47 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% 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 37064 is I-65, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-840 (3), I-840 (2) and CR-POPES Chapel Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37064 fleets
- Build extra time into October 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.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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-65 | 8 |
| SR-840 | 3 |
| I-840 | 2 |
| CR-POPES Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 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 37064 at a glance
| Population | 67,513 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $127,771 |
| Median home value | $733,809 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 37064
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37064?
1,263 truck crashes have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 587 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37064?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37064: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37064?
October has the most truck crashes in Williamson County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37064?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37064 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37064?
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.