ZIP 37122 (Mount Juliet, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37122: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wilson County at a glance: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 1,442 truck crashes since 2015, with 665 people injured and 54 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37122 is I-40, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-109 (5), Bell Rd (2) and SR-45 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37122 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 10 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
| Bell Rd | 2 |
| SR-45 | 2 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-E Division St | 1 |
| Eastgate Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Bell Rd | 1 |
| Mu-John Hager Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 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 37122 at a glance
| Population | 68,492 |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,967 |
| Median home value | $484,054 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37122
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37122?
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (665 injured, 54 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37122?
I-40 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37122 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37122?
August has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37122?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37122 compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37122?
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.