ZIP 37191 (Woodlawn, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37191: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Montgomery 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Tennessee
Montgomery County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Montgomery County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Montgomery County: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (31 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Montgomery County has recorded 1,112 truck crashes since 2015, with 536 people injured and 41 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37191 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-79 (2), Us-41Abp Sr-12 Riverside Dr (2), SR-149 (1) and SR-374 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
31 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (13% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37191 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Riverside Dr | 2 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 374 |
| Wilma Rudolph Blvd | 60 |
| Ft Campbell Blvd | 32 |
| SR-48 | 24 |
| Dover Rd | 20 |
| Ashland City Rd | 18 |
| Kraft St | 18 |
| Trenton Rd | 18 |
ZIP 37191 at a glance
| Population | 3,860 |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,455 |
| Median home value | $263,252 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | 11 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +284% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 77 | +76% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 92 | +20% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37191
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37191?
Montgomery County has had 1,112 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 536 people and killing 41.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37191?
October has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37191?
Garbage trucks were involved in 31 reported crashes in Montgomery County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37191 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Montgomery County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37191?
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.