ZIP 37127 (Murfreesboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37127: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rutherford 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
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rutherford County compares with Tennessee
Rutherford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutherford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rutherford County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 37127: I-24 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37127.
Overview
Police reported 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rutherford County since 2015: 1,139 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37127 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (5), US-41 (2) and CR-CHRISTIANA Hoovers Gap Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of them).
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37127 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- 23.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 7 |
| US-231 | 5 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-CHRISTIANA Hoovers Gap Rd | 1 |
| S Rutherford Blvd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-70S | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutherford County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,014 |
| I-840 | 139 |
| S Church St | 79 |
| Nw Broad St | 48 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| Shelbyville Pike | 32 |
| Waldron Rd | 29 |
| W Sam Ridley Pkwy | 27 |
ZIP 37127 at a glance
| Population | 21,499 |
| Density | 176 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,401 |
| Median home value | $374,131 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutherford 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 85 | +94% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 158 | +86% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 218 | +38% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 44 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 218. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37127
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37127?
Since 2015, 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rutherford County (1,139 injured, 60 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37127?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37127 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37127?
October has the most truck crashes in Rutherford County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37127?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37127 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rutherford County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37127?
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.