ZIP 37075 (Hendersonville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37075: 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 runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 37075: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37075.
Overview
Police reported 864 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sumner County since 2015: 427 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37075 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-45 (3), Mu-N Belvedere Dr (1) and Rivergate Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 18 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37075 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.1% 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
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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| Mu-N Belvedere Dr | 1 |
| Rivergate Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-386 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 37075 at a glance
| Population | 73,522 |
| Density | 481 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,850 |
| Median home value | $440,565 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 37075
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37075?
Sumner County has had 864 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 427 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37075?
I-65 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37075 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37075?
November has the most truck crashes in Sumner County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37075?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sumner County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37075 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Sumner County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37075?
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.