Trezevant, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trezevant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trezevant and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 173 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Tennessee
Carroll County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 73% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Carroll County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carroll County at a glance: 13.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 173 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 113 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Trezevant since 2015, this page uses Carroll County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
42% of truck crash reports in Carroll County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Trezevant is SR-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-CADES Atwood Rd (1), US-45E (1) and US-70A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Trezevant fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Carroll County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-CADES Atwood Rd | 1 |
| US-45E | 1 |
| US-70A | 1 |
| US-79 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 20 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| SR-70 | 17 |
| I-40 | 13 |
| Broad St | 8 |
| SR-77 | 7 |
| SR-79 | 7 |
| Tn-22 | 7 |
Trezevant at a glance
| Population | 813 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 572 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38258) | $50,921 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38258) | $114,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll 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 | 8 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 10 | +21% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 15 | +23% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Trezevant
How many truck accidents are there in Trezevant?
Carroll County has had 173 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 113 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Trezevant?
NHTSA data shows SR-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Trezevant since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trezevant?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in October, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trezevant?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Trezevant compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 49.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trezevant?
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.