Big Sandy, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Sandy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Sandy and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 332 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Tennessee
Benton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Benton County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Benton County: 1 in 156 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 332 truck crashes since 2015, with 135 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Big Sandy since 2015, this page uses Benton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
70% of truck crash reports in Benton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Sandy since 2015 were spread across roads: US-641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Big Sandy fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-641 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 231 |
| SR-641S | 23 |
| US-641 | 8 |
| Hwy 70 Byp | 7 |
| US-70 | 7 |
| Birdsong Rd | 6 |
| SR-70E | 5 |
| SR-641N | 4 |
Big Sandy at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 791 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38221) | $52,714 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38221) | $126,957 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +62% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 31 | +41% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Sandy
How common are truck crashes in Big Sandy?
Since 2015, 332 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (135 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Big Sandy?
The worst month is January: 12.0% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Sandy?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Big Sandy compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 175.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Big Sandy?
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.