Normandy, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Normandy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Normandy and Bedford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bedford County numbers.
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 has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Normandy since 2015, this page uses Bedford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
48% of truck crash reports in Bedford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Normandy since 2015 were spread across roads: I-24 (4), SR-55 (4), CR-BASHAW Creek Rd (1), CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd (1) and CR-PANHANDLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Normandy fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bedford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Bedford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 4 |
| SR-55 | 4 |
| CR-BASHAW Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| CR-PANHANDLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALDEN Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-437 | 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 |
Normandy at a glance
| Population | 105 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 429 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37360) | $87,782 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37360) | $271,874 |
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 places
Questions fleets ask about Normandy
How many truck accidents are there in Normandy?
Since 2015, 244 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bedford County (145 injured, 22 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Normandy?
Truck crashes in Bedford County peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Normandy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Bedford County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Normandy compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Bedford County records 38.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Normandy?
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.