Bledsoe County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bledsoe 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
0 of 64 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bledsoe County compares with Tennessee
Bledsoe County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bledsoe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bledsoe County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Bledsoe County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Bledsoe County: 11.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 64 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bledsoe County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Bledsoe County is US-127, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-LEE Station Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Bledsoe County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Bledsoe County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bledsoe County.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Bledsoe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bledsoe County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 5 |
| CR-LEE Station Mountain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bledsoe County) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 27 |
| SR-30 | 7 |
| Hendon Rd | 3 |
| Tn-30 | 3 |
| Wolf Bridge Rd | 3 |
| Anderson Rd | 2 |
| Collier Cemetery Rd | 2 |
| Summer City Rd | 2 |
Bledsoe County at a glance
| Population | 15,591 |
| Land area | 406.6 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,883 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bledsoe 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +31% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +40% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +5% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bledsoe County
ZIP codes in Bledsoe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bledsoe County
How many truck crashes happen in Bledsoe County?
Bledsoe County has had 64 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 7.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bledsoe County?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Bledsoe County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bledsoe County?
March has the most truck crashes in Bledsoe County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bledsoe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bledsoe County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bledsoe County compare with Tennessee?
Bledsoe County records 36.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bledsoe County?
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.