ZIP 37185 (Waverly, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37185: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Humphreys 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 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Tennessee
Humphreys County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Humphreys County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Humphreys County: 7.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 496 crashes involving commercial trucks in Humphreys County since 2015: 250 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
7.3% 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 37185 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 37185 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Humphreys County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 340 |
| SR-13S | 19 |
| SR-70E | 18 |
| Scepter Rd | 12 |
| Tn-13 | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-13N | 5 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
ZIP 37185 at a glance
| Population | 9,072 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,314 |
| Median home value | $188,867 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +95% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37185
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37185?
Humphreys County has had 496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 250 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37185?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Humphreys County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37185?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Humphreys County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37185 compare with Tennessee?
Humphreys County records 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37185?
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.