ZIP 37209 (Nashville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37209: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Davidson County at a glance: August more garbage-truck crashes happen in August than in any other month (21%).
Overview
Police reported 6,476 crashes involving commercial trucks in Davidson County since 2015: 3,197 people were injured and 143 were killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37209 is I-40, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-65 (4), SR-155 (3) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 138 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.9% in 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 37209 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-40 | 7 |
| I-65 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| 13th Ave S | 1 |
| I-440 | 1 |
| Jefferson Davis Dr | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 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 37209 at a glance
| Population | 37,817 |
| Density | 434 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,423 |
| Median home value | $537,343 |
| Home ownership | 47% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 11.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37209
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37209?
6,476 truck crashes have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, with 143 deaths and 3,197 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37209?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37209 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37209?
The worst month is August: 9.3% of truck crashes in Davidson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37209?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37209 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Davidson County records 75.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37209?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.