ZIP 37150 (Red Boiling Springs, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37150: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Macon 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
6 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Tennessee
Macon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Macon County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Macon County: 1 in 14 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 85 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Macon County. They injured 38 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 17.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (12.9%).
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37150 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-BAKERTON Rd (1) and SR-261 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37150 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.3% 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
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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-BAKERTON Rd | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| Carthage Rd | 6 |
| SR-52W | 6 |
| Green Grove Rd | 5 |
| Hartsville Rd | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passe | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passw | 5 |
| Tn-52 | 5 |
| Akersville Rd | 4 |
ZIP 37150 at a glance
| Population | 4,476 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,047 |
| Median home value | $162,968 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +44% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37150
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37150?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37150?
July has the most truck crashes in Macon County, 17.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37150?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Macon County since 2015, 7.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37150 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Macon County records 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37150?
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.