ZIP 37087 (Lebanon, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37087: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wilson 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 1,442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Tennessee
Wilson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wilson County: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 665 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come US-231 (6), SR-109 (5) and US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37087 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 13 |
| US-231 | 6 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-N Dickerson Chapel Rd | 1 |
| US-70N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 581 |
| SR-109N | 85 |
| I-840 | 51 |
| Tn-109 | 49 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 42 |
| E Division St | 40 |
| Hunters Point Pke | 23 |
| S Hartmann Dr | 22 |
ZIP 37087 at a glance
| Population | 56,655 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,143 |
| Median home value | $391,144 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 21 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +99% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 88 | +113% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 134 | +51% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 134. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37087
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37087?
Wilson County has had 1,442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 665 people and killing 54.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37087?
I-40 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37087 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37087?
August has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37087?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37087 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37087?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.