ZIP 37221 (Nashville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37221: 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.
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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). Next come US-70 (3), Jefferson Davis Dr (1) and SR-100 (1).
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.3 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37221 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 9 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| Jefferson Davis Dr | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-155 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| SR-96 | 1 |
| Tennessee Ave | 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 37221 at a glance
| Population | 41,935 |
| Density | 328 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,751 |
| Median home value | $464,256 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. 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 37221
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37221?
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 37221?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37221: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37221?
August has the most truck crashes in Davidson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37221?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37221 compare with Tennessee?
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 37221?
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.