Roan Mountain, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roan Mountain: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roan Mountain 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 runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Carter County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Carter County has recorded 178 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Roan Mountain had 4 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-19E leads within 10 miles of Roan Mountain with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-321 (2) and CR-BUCK Mountain Rd (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 Roan Mountain fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-19E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
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 |
Roan Mountain at a glance
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37687) | $49,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37687) | $159,189 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roan Mountain
How common are truck crashes in Roan Mountain?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (69 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roan Mountain?
US-19E had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roan Mountain since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roan Mountain?
September has the most truck crashes in Carter County, 15.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roan Mountain?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Carter County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roan Mountain compared with Tennessee?
Carter County records 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roan Mountain?
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.