ZIP 37208 (Nashville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37208: 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Davidson County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Davidson County: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of the year's total).
Overview
Davidson County has recorded 6,476 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,197 people injured and 143 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% 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 (16). Next come I-24 (11), I-40 (8) and SR-155 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 138 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in August (21% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37208 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Davidson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 16 |
| I-24 | 11 |
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-155 | 5 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 3 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| 13th Ave S | 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 37208 at a glance
| Population | 20,889 |
| Density | 1,675 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,556 |
| Median home value | $528,551 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 133 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 550. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.0 a year in 2016–19, 11.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37208
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37208?
6,476 truck crashes have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, with 143 deaths and 3,197 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37208?
I-65 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37208 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37208?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37208?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37208 compared with Tennessee?
Davidson County records 75.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37208?
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.