Bradley County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bradley 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
8.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bradley County compares with Tennessee
Bradley County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bradley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bradley County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Bradley County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Bradley County at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes in Bradley County: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 896 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bradley County. They injured 355 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-306 (2), SR-60 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
25 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (32% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 8.7, vs 3.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Bradley County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bradley County.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bradley County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 10 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| Us-64Bp/74 Sr-311 Apd-40 Appal | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bradley County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 430 |
| Apd 40 Hwy | 24 |
| Inman St | 22 |
| Apd 40 | 21 |
| Lower River Rdnw | 17 |
| Dalton Pike Se | 14 |
| Dalton Pikese | 13 |
| E Waterlevel Hwy | 12 |
Bradley County at a glance
| Population | 113,782 |
| Land area | 328.8 sq mi |
| Density | 346 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,655 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bradley 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 | 29 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 41 | +41% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 62 | +53% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +29% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bradley County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bradley County
How many truck crashes happen in Bradley County?
Bradley County has had 896 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 355 people and killing 30.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bradley County?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes in Bradley County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bradley County?
August has the most truck crashes in Bradley County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bradley County?
25 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bradley County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bradley County compare with Tennessee?
Bradley County records 67.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bradley 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.