ZIP 37137 (Nunnelly, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37137: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hickman 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
1 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickman County compares with Tennessee
Hickman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Hickman County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hickman County: 6.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hickman County. They injured 203 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-50 (3) and SR-48 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37137 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 6.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 303 |
| SR-100 | 12 |
| Tn-100 | 12 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 6 |
| SR-48N | 5 |
| Tn-50 | 5 |
| Exit 148 | 4 |
ZIP 37137 at a glance
| Population | 2,090 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,893 |
| Median home value | $170,363 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | 14 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +54% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37137
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37137?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickman County (203 injured, 27 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37137?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37137 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37137?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Hickman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37137?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hickman County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37137 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hickman County has 135.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37137?
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.