ZIP 37179 (Thompsons Station, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37179: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Williamson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Williamson County compares with Tennessee
Williamson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Williamson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Williamson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 19% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Williamson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 37179: I-65 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 37179.
Overview
Police reported 1,263 crashes involving commercial trucks in Williamson County since 2015: 587 people were injured and 47 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: I-840 (4), SR-840 (2) and CR-ARNO Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (15% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37179 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Williamson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 9 |
| I-840 | 4 |
| SR-840 | 2 |
| CR-ARNO Rd | 1 |
| CR-FLAT Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEYTONSVILLE Arno Rd | 1 |
| CR-POPES Chapel Rd | 1 |
| SR-246 | 1 |
| SR-247 | 1 |
| SR-396 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Williamson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 409 |
| I-840 | 188 |
| I-40 | 78 |
| Lewisburg Pike | 31 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 27 |
| Wilson Pike | 24 |
| Franklin Rd | 18 |
| I-65 Hwy | 15 |
ZIP 37179 at a glance
| Population | 18,043 |
| Density | 131 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $136,188 |
| Median home value | $566,298 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Williamson 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 | 26 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 75 | +69% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +59% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37179
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37179?
Williamson County has had 1,263 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 587 people and killing 47.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37179?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37179: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37179?
Truck crashes in Williamson County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37179?
Since 2015, Williamson County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37179 compared with Tennessee?
Williamson County records 39.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37179?
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.