ZIP 37135 (Nolensville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37135: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Tennessee
Williamson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Williamson County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 37135 at a glance: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37135: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Williamson County has recorded 1,263 truck crashes since 2015, with 587 people injured and 47 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
1.9% 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 37135 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-840 (6), I-65 (4) and US-31A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37135 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Williamson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Williamson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 12 |
| I-840 | 6 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| US-31A | 2 |
| Waldron Rd | 2 |
| Buchanan St | 1 |
| CR-ARNO Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd | 1 |
| Firestone Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 409 |
| I-840 | 188 |
| I-40 | 78 |
| Lewisburg Pike | 31 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 27 |
| Wilson Pike | 24 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| I-65 Hwy | 15 |
ZIP 37135 at a glance
| Population | 24,409 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $148,819 |
| Median home value | $672,548 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +69% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +59% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37135
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37135?
Since 2015, 1,263 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Williamson County (587 injured, 47 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37135?
I-24 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37135 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37135?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37135?
Garbage trucks were involved in 34 reported crashes in Williamson County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 37135 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Williamson County has 39.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37135?
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.