ZIP 37342 (Hillsboro, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37342: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coffee 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
6 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Tennessee
Coffee County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Coffee County: 1 in 106 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 675 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coffee County since 2015: 338 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-24 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37342 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-41 (2), CR-MONROE Floyd Rd (1) and SR-55 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37342 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coffee County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 7 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-MONROE Floyd Rd | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 427 |
| Hillsboro Viola Rd | 16 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 16 |
| Hillsboro Hwy | 15 |
| Woodbury Hwy | 10 |
| N Jackson St | 10 |
| Hillsboro Blvd | 10 |
| Murfreesboro Hwy | 8 |
ZIP 37342 at a glance
| Population | 3,863 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,487 |
| Median home value | $270,972 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | -13% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 46 | +103% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +31% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37342
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37342?
Coffee County has had 675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 37342?
Since 2015, I-24 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37342: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 37342?
May has the most truck crashes in Coffee County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 37342?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Coffee County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37342 compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Coffee County has 94.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37342?
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.