ZIP 37066 (Gallatin, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37066: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sumner 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
18 of 864 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumner County compares with Tennessee
Sumner County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumner County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Sumner County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 37066: SR-109 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37066 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 864 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumner County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 17 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-109 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37066 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-31E (2), Mu-N Belvedere Dr (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37066 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumner County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-109, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% 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
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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-109 | 3 |
| US-31E | 2 |
| Mu-N Belvedere Dr | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumner County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 236 |
| SR-109N | 33 |
| SR-386 | 27 |
| SR-109 | 23 |
| SR-31E | 22 |
| Nashville Pike | 21 |
| Tn-109 | 20 |
| SR-25 | 20 |
ZIP 37066 at a glance
| Population | 64,650 |
| Density | 215 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,614 |
| Median home value | $405,364 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumner 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 | 12 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 45 | +262% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 57 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 82 | +42% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37066
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37066?
864 truck crashes have been reported in Sumner County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 427 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37066?
SR-109 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37066 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37066?
November has the most truck crashes in Sumner County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37066?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sumner County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37066 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumner County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37066?
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.