ZIP 37228 (Nashville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37228: 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.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
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 (10), 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.
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37228 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Davidson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-65 | 16 |
| I-24 | 10 |
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-155 | 5 |
| SR-45 | 4 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 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 37228 at a glance
| Population | 2,585 |
| Density | 685 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,378 |
| Home ownership | 1% |
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 37228
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37228?
Davidson County has had 6,476 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,197 people and killing 143.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37228?
I-65 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37228 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37228?
August has the most truck crashes in Davidson County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37228?
138 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Davidson County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37228 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Davidson County has 75.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37228?
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.