ZIP 37376 (Sherwood, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37376: 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 |
Franklin County sits below Tennessee 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 37376 since 2015.
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 37376 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.4% 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
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 37376 at a glance
| Population | 361 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 40% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37376
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 37376?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (73 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 37376?
The worst month is August: 16.4% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 37376?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 37376 compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37376?
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.