ZIP 37220 (Nashville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37220: 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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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
Davidson County has recorded 6,476 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,197 people injured and 143 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come I-24 (11), I-40 (9) and US-41 (5).
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).
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37220 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 | 12 |
| I-24 | 11 |
| I-40 | 9 |
| US-41 | 5 |
| SR-255 | 3 |
| Bell Rd | 2 |
| I-440 | 2 |
| SR-155 | 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 37220 at a glance
| Population | 5,265 |
| Density | 264 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $180,417 |
| Median home value | $827,207 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 37220
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37220?
Davidson County has had 6,476 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,197 people and killing 143.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37220?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37220: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37220?
August has the most truck crashes in Davidson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37220?
Garbage trucks were involved in 138 reported crashes in Davidson County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37220 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Davidson County has 75.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37220?
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.