ZIP 37187 (White Bluff, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37187: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dickson 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 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickson County compares with Tennessee
Dickson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dickson County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dickson County: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Dickson County has recorded 633 truck crashes since 2015, with 295 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37187 with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-249 (1), SR-47 (1) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37187 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.3% 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
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 Dickson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 351 |
| I-840 | 18 |
| SR-46S | 17 |
| SR-48S | 13 |
| SR-48N | 12 |
| Tn-48 | 12 |
| SR-70W | 11 |
| SR-46 | 11 |
ZIP 37187 at a glance
| Population | 7,988 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,228 |
| Median home value | $302,500 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickson 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 27 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 57 | +40% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37187
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37187?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickson County (295 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37187?
I-40 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37187 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37187?
The worst month is August: 10.3% of truck crashes in Dickson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37187?
Since 2015, Dickson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37187 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37187?
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.