Hampton, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hampton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hampton and Carter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carter County compares with Tennessee
Carter County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carter 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 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Carter County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Carter County at a glance: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 7 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Hampton had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Carter County numbers.
50% of truck crash reports in Carter County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 15.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hampton is US-19E, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-321 (2), CR-BUCK Mountain Rd (1) and SR-362 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Hampton fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-19E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-19E | 3 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| CR-BUCK Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carter County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19E | 33 |
| SR-321 | 18 |
| US-19E | 15 |
| US-321 | 11 |
| W Elk Ave | 10 |
| Piney Flats Rd | 6 |
| Simerly Creek Rd | 6 |
| Broad St | 4 |
Hampton at a glance
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37658) | $37,995 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37658) | $108,945 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carter 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 | 5 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +82% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 12 | +42% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +38% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hampton
How common are truck crashes in Hampton?
Carter County has had 178 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hampton?
US-19E had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hampton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hampton?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in September, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hampton?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Hampton compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Carter County records 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hampton?
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.