ZIP 37095 (Liberty, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37095: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in DeKalb 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
4 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Tennessee
DeKalb County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
DeKalb County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37095 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DOOLITTLE Rd (1) and SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37095 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-DOOLITTLE Rd | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| Nashville Hwy | 14 |
| Allen Ferry Rd | 9 |
| Sparta Hwy | 8 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 8 |
| S Congress Blvd | 6 |
| Short Mountain Hwy | 6 |
| W Broad St | 6 |
| US-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37095 at a glance
| Population | 1,697 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,792 |
| Median home value | $207,520 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +43% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37095
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37095?
Since 2015, 115 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeKalb County (58 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37095?
Truck crashes in DeKalb County peak in March, with 12.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37095?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37095 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37095?
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.