ZIP 37079 (Indian Mound, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37079: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stewart 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
1 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stewart County compares with Tennessee
Stewart County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stewart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stewart County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Stewart County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Stewart County at a glance: 11.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Stewart County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37079 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-149 (2) and SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37079 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stewart County.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 4 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 15 |
| Donelson Pkwy | 15 |
| SR-149E | 6 |
| US-79 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Tn-149 | 4 |
| Bumpus Mills Rd | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
ZIP 37079 at a glance
| Population | 2,960 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,804 |
| Median home value | $242,202 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stewart 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +253% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37079
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37079?
Stewart County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37079?
US-79 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37079 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37079?
The worst month is February: 13.2% of truck crashes in Stewart County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37079?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Stewart County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37079 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 38.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stewart County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37079?
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.