Hunter, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hunter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hunter 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Carter County is lower on 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.
The headline for Carter County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 178 crashes involving commercial trucks in Carter County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hunter since 2015, this page uses Carter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is September with 15.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
5.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hunter is US-321, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), SR-362 (1) and US-19E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Hunter fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-321, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Carter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-321 | 2 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| US-19E | 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 |
Hunter at a glance
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37643) | $51,831 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37643) | $164,674 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hunter
How many truck crashes happen in Hunter?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Carter County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 69 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hunter?
US-321 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hunter since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hunter?
The worst month is September: 15.7% of truck crashes in Carter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hunter?
Since 2015, Carter County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hunter compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Carter County has 25.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hunter?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.