ZIP 37171 (Southside, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37171: 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).
The headline for Montgomery County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,112 crashes involving commercial trucks in Montgomery County since 2015: 536 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37171 since 2015: US-41A (2), Us-41Abp Sr-12 Ashland City Rd (2), Us-41Abp Sr-76 41A Bypass (2), SR-12 (1) and SR-49 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.3, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37171 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 23.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-41A | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Ashland City Rd | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-76 41A Bypass | 2 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 37171 at a glance
| Population | 1,402 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,045 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 37171
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37171?
Since 2015, 1,112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Montgomery County (536 injured, 41 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37171?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37171?
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 37171 compared with Tennessee?
Montgomery County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37171?
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.