ZIP 37360 (Normandy, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37360: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bedford 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
7 of 244 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bedford County compares with Tennessee
Bedford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bedford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bedford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Bedford County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bedford County at a glance: 9.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Bedford County has recorded 244 truck crashes since 2015, with 145 people injured and 22 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-55 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come I-24 (3), CR-BASHAW Creek Rd (1) and CR-COBB Hollow Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37360 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-55, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 5 |
| I-24 | 3 |
| CR-BASHAW Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-COBB Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| CR-PANHANDLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALDEN Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-41A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 19 |
| SR-231N | 18 |
| Madison St | 16 |
| SR-64W | 12 |
| Us-41-Alt | 11 |
| SR-82E | 7 |
| Tn-64 | 7 |
| Highway 41An | 6 |
ZIP 37360 at a glance
| Population | 1,719 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,782 |
| Median home value | $271,874 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bedford 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 | 6 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +137% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | +44% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37360
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 37360?
Bedford County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 145 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37360?
SR-55 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 37360 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37360?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37360?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37360 compare with Tennessee?
Bedford County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 37360?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.