ZIP 37325 (Delano, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Tennessee
Polk County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Polk County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice.
Polk County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 49 people injured and 3 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
4.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 37325 is US-411, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-750 (1), SR-163 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37325 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Look at alternatives to US-411 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-411 | 3 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 40 |
| US-64 | 29 |
| SR-411 | 16 |
| US-411 | 12 |
| Tn-68 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Magnolia Dr | 2 |
ZIP 37325 at a glance
| Population | 2,007 |
| Density | 36 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,204 |
| Median home value | $184,754 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +30% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37325
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37325?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 37325?
US-411 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37325 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37325?
June has the most truck crashes in Polk County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37325?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37325 compare with Tennessee?
Polk County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 37325?
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.