ZIP 37129 (Murfreesboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37129: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Rutherford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
ZIP 37129 at a glance: I-24 13 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37129.
Overview
Police reported 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rutherford County since 2015: 1,139 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37129 is I-24, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (4), I-840 (3) and SR-840 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (24%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.7, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37129 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.7% 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
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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| I-840 | 3 |
| SR-840 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| Waldron Rd | 2 |
| Buchanan St | 1 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-FLORENCE Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Threet Industrial Rd | 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 37129 at a glance
| Population | 63,652 |
| Density | 307 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,259 |
| Median home value | $422,670 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37129
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37129?
Rutherford County has had 2,424 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,139 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37129?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37129 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37129?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Rutherford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37129?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37129 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Rutherford County records 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37129?
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.