ZIP 37130 (Murfreesboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37130: 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. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
Rutherford County at a glance: October garbage-truck crashes peak in October (24% of the year's total).
Overview
Rutherford County has recorded 2,424 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,139 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37130 happened on I-24 (4), US-231 (4), US-41 (3), CR-FLORENCE Rd (1) and S Rutherford Blvd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 37 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Their busiest month is October, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37130 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 23.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| US-231 | 4 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-FLORENCE Rd | 1 |
| S Rutherford Blvd | 1 |
| SR-840 | 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 37130 at a glance
| Population | 58,064 |
| Density | 414 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,706 |
| Median home value | $371,658 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 44 to 218. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37130
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37130?
2,424 truck crashes have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,139 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37130?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in Rutherford County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37130?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Rutherford County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37130 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Rutherford County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37130?
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.