ZIP 37172 (Springfield, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37172: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Robertson County at a glance: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robertson County. They injured 458 people and killed 39.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-431 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37172 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-49 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37172 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-431, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-431 | 3 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-41 | 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 37172 at a glance
| Population | 31,263 |
| Density | 67 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,168 |
| Median home value | $311,290 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 37172
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37172?
1,116 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 458 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37172?
US-431 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37172 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37172?
March has the most truck crashes in Robertson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37172?
Since 2015, Robertson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37172 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Robertson County records 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37172?
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.