Bedford County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bedford 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
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Bedford County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Bedford County at a glance: 9.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bedford County. They injured 145 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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, US-231 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-64 (3), CR-GANT Rd (1) and CR-KNIGHT Campground 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 Bedford County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-231, 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 (in Bedford County) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 5 |
| SR-64 | 3 |
| CR-GANT Rd | 1 |
| CR-KNIGHT Campground Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNELL Rd | 1 |
| I-24 | 1 |
| SR-437 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 |
Bedford County at a glance
| Population | 54,228 |
| Land area | 473.6 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,803 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bedford County
ZIP codes in Bedford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bedford County
How common are truck crashes in Bedford County?
Bedford County has had 244 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 145 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bedford County?
Since 2015, US-231 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Bedford County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bedford County?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Bedford County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bedford County?
Since 2015, Bedford County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bedford County compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Bedford County has 38.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bedford County?
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.