ZIP 37141 (Orlinda, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37141: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Robertson 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
5 of 1,116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Tennessee
Robertson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Robertson County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Robertson County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Robertson County has recorded 1,116 truck crashes since 2015, with 458 people injured and 39 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37141 is I-65, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-31W (4), US-431 (3) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37141 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 9 |
| US-31W | 4 |
| US-431 | 3 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 519 |
| I-24 | 249 |
| Ramp | 27 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-431 | 14 |
| SR-76E | 14 |
| SR-76 | 13 |
| SR-431N | 12 |
ZIP 37141 at a glance
| Population | 1,618 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $251,761 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 60 | +122% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 113 | +89% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37141
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37141?
1,116 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 458 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37141?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37141: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37141?
March has the most truck crashes in Robertson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37141?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Robertson County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37141 compare with Tennessee?
Robertson County records 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37141?
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.