ZIP 37069 (Franklin, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37069: 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).
The headline for Williamson County: 1 in 39 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.6%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 587 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37069 since 2015: I-40 (5), I-65 (5), Jefferson Davis Dr (1), SR-251 (1) and SR-96 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37069 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Williamson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| I-65 | 5 |
| Jefferson Davis Dr | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 37069 at a glance
| Population | 20,209 |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $157,939 |
| Median home value | $805,984 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37069
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37069?
Williamson County has had 1,263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 587 people and killing 47.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37069?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Williamson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37069?
34 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Williamson County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37069 compared with Tennessee?
Williamson County records 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37069?
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.