Hopewell, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hopewell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hopewell and Bradley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bradley County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Bradley County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
Hopewell at a glance: I-75 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopewell: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Bradley County has recorded 896 truck crashes since 2015, with 355 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hopewell since 2015, this page uses Bradley County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
41% of truck crash reports in Bradley County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hopewell is I-75, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-306 (2), US-11 (2) and US-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 25 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
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 Hopewell fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Bradley County.
- 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 Bradley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-306 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-312 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 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 |
Hopewell at a glance
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37312) | $78,261 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37312) | $299,969 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hopewell
How many truck crashes happen in Hopewell?
Since 2015, 896 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bradley County (355 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hopewell?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hopewell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hopewell?
August has the most truck crashes in Bradley County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hopewell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 25 reported crashes in Bradley County since 2015 (2.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Hopewell compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 67.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bradley County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hopewell?
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.