Valley Forge, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Forge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Forge 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Carter County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carter County. They injured 69 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Valley Forge had 0 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
Truck crashes peak in September (15.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
Within this area, US-19E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-321 (2) and SR-362 (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 Valley Forge fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-19E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 |
| 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 |
Valley Forge at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
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 Valley Forge
How common are truck crashes in Valley Forge?
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Carter County (69 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Valley Forge?
US-19E had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley Forge since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valley Forge?
Truck crashes in Carter County peak in September, with 15.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Valley Forge?
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 Valley Forge compared with Tennessee?
Carter County records 25.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valley Forge?
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.