ZIP 37142 (Palmyra, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37142: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Tennessee
Montgomery County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Montgomery County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Montgomery County at a glance: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 536 people and killed 41.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37142 since 2015: SR-149 (2) and US-79 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (13%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37142 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 2 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 374 |
| Wilma Rudolph Blvd | 60 |
| Ft Campbell Blvd | 32 |
| SR-48 | 24 |
| Dover Rd | 20 |
| Ashland City Rd | 18 |
| Kraft St | 18 |
| Trenton Rd | 18 |
ZIP 37142 at a glance
| Population | 1,506 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,083 |
| Median home value | $283,039 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 11 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +284% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 77 | +76% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 92 | +20% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37142
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37142?
Montgomery County has had 1,112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 536 people and killing 41.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37142?
The worst month is October: 10.3% of truck crashes in Montgomery County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37142?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37142 compared with Tennessee?
Montgomery County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37142?
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.