ZIP 37189 (Whites Creek, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37189: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Davidson 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
2.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Davidson County compares with Tennessee
Davidson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Davidson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Davidson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Davidson County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Davidson County: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 21% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,476 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Davidson County. They injured 3,197 people and killed 143.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-65 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37189 with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-155 (5), I-24 (4) and SR-45 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
138 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of them).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37189 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 17 |
| SR-155 | 5 |
| I-24 | 4 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| 13th Ave S | 1 |
| 3rd Ave S | 1 |
| Charles E Davis Blvd | 1 |
| Commerce St | 1 |
| I-40 | 1 |
| Mu-Ewing Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Davidson County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,560 |
| I-40 | 1,177 |
| I-65 | 967 |
| Old Hickory Blvd | 111 |
| I-440 | 104 |
| Briley Pkwy | 82 |
| Murfreesboro Pke | 81 |
| Harding Pl | 56 |
ZIP 37189 at a glance
| Population | 3,442 |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,047 |
| Median home value | $375,287 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Davidson 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 | 133 | — | 9.1 |
| 2000s | 360 | +170% | 8.9 |
| 2010s | 524 | +46% | 5.7 |
| 2020s | 550 | +5% | 11.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 133 to 550. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 11.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37189
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37189?
Davidson County has had 6,476 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,197 people and killing 143.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37189?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37189: 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37189?
Truck crashes in Davidson County peak in August, with 9.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37189?
Since 2015, Davidson County has reported 138 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37189 compare with Tennessee?
Davidson County records 75.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37189?
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.