ZIP 37306 (Belvidere, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37306: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Franklin County compares with Tennessee
Franklin County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Franklin County: August 16.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 73 people and killed 2.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (16.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 37306.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37306 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| David Crockett Pkwy | 10 |
| David Crockett Pkwyw | 7 |
| Decherd Blvd | 6 |
| Sewanee Hwy | 6 |
| Sherwood Rd | 6 |
| David Crockett Pkwye | 5 |
| Rowe Gap Rd | 5 |
| Baxter Ln | 4 |
ZIP 37306 at a glance
| Population | 1,919 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,375 |
| Median home value | $223,645 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37306
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37306?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (73 injured, 2 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37306?
August has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37306?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 37306 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37306?
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.