ZIP 37132 (Murfreesboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37132: 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 37132: 2.3× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 37132 (1.5 → 3.4).
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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.8%).
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37132 is I-24, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (5), US-41 (3) and CR-FLORENCE Rd (1).
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 37132 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 11 |
| US-231 | 5 |
| US-41 | 3 |
| CR-FLORENCE Rd | 1 |
| I-840 | 1 |
| S Rutherford Blvd | 1 |
| SR-840 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 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 37132 at a glance
| Population | 2,704 |
| Density | 1,691 per sq mi |
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. 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 37132
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37132?
Since 2015, 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rutherford County (1,139 injured, 60 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37132?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37132: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37132?
October has the most truck crashes in Rutherford County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37132?
Garbage trucks were involved in 37 reported crashes in Rutherford County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37132 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rutherford County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37132?
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.