Cannon County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cannon 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 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cannon County compares with Tennessee
Cannon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cannon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cannon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 57% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 11.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Cannon County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Cannon County at a glance: 14.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cannon County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 93 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 22.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.1%).
November through March accounts for 48.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70S had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-DOOLITTLE Rd (1), CR-HILL Creek Rd (1) and SR-53 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Cannon County.
Route planning tips for Cannon County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-70S at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 4.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cannon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cannon County) |
|---|---|
| US-70S | 3 |
| CR-DOOLITTLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-HILL Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cannon County) |
|---|---|
| Jim Cummings Hwy | 7 |
| John Bragg Hwy | 7 |
| W Main St | 4 |
| Doolittle Rd | 3 |
| Gassaway Rd | 3 |
| Hollow Springs Rd | 3 |
| US-70S | 3 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 2 |
Cannon County at a glance
| Population | 15,142 |
| Land area | 265.6 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cannon 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 2 | -37% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 5 | +142% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | -31% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cannon County
ZIP codes in Cannon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cannon County
How common are truck crashes in Cannon County?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cannon County (36 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cannon County?
US-70S had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cannon County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cannon County?
Truck crashes in Cannon County peak in September, with 22.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cannon County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cannon County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cannon County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cannon County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cannon County?
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.