ZIP 37160 (Shelbyville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
7 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Tennessee
Bedford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Bedford County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Bedford County: 9.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37160 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-64 (3), CR-GANT Rd (1) and CR-KNIGHT Campground Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37160 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-231; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 28.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| CR-GANT Rd | 1 |
| CR-KNIGHT Campground Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNELL Rd | 1 |
| SR-437 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 19 |
| SR-231N | 18 |
| Madison St | 16 |
| SR-64W | 12 |
| Us-41-Alt | 11 |
| SR-82E | 7 |
| Tn-64 | 7 |
| Highway 41An | 6 |
ZIP 37160 at a glance
| Population | 38,148 |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,800 |
| Median home value | $275,931 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +137% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +44% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37160?
244 truck crashes have been reported in Bedford County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 145 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37160?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37160: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37160?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37160?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37160 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bedford County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37160?
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.