Anderson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anderson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
16 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Anderson County compares with Tennessee
Anderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Anderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Anderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 30% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Anderson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Anderson County at a glance: 1 in 25 crashes involve a garbage truck (16 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Anderson County. They injured 169 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Anderson County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (2), SR-170 (2), SR-61 (2), CR-NEW River Hwy (1) and Melton Hill Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 4.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Anderson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Anderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 2 |
| SR-170 | 2 |
| SR-61 | 2 |
| CR-NEW River Hwy | 1 |
| Melton Hill Dr | 1 |
| Melton Lake Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Anderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 172 |
| N Charles G Seivers Blvd | 14 |
| Oak Ridge Tpke | 12 |
| S Illinois Ave | 12 |
| Edgemoor Rd | 11 |
| Oliver Springs Hwy | 8 |
| E Tri County Blvd | 7 |
| Briceville Hwy | 6 |
Anderson County at a glance
| Population | 81,449 |
| Land area | 337.2 sq mi |
| Density | 242 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,029 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Anderson 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 | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 18 | +84% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 28 | +57% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 36 | +30% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Anderson County
ZIP codes in Anderson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Anderson County
How common are truck crashes in Anderson County?
Anderson County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 169 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anderson County?
The worst month is July: 9.9% of truck crashes in Anderson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Anderson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Anderson County since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Anderson County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 41.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Anderson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Anderson County?
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.