Pegram, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pegram: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pegram and Cheatham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cheatham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 415 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cheatham County compares with Tennessee
Cheatham County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cheatham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cheatham County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Cheatham County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pegram: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pegram: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 415 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cheatham County. They injured 198 people and killed 19.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 85 truck crashes reported in Pegram since 2015, this page uses Cheatham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
34% of truck crash reports in Cheatham County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). After it: US-70 (3), SR-100 (1) and SR-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Pegram fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cheatham County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Cheatham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
| SR-249 | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cheatham County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 186 |
| I-24 | 72 |
| SR-70 | 9 |
| SR-41A | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-12S | 7 |
| Tn-12 | 7 |
| US-41A | 5 |
Pegram at a glance
| Population | 2,038 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37143) | $96,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37143) | $393,519 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cheatham 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +80% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 26 | +79% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 38 | +45% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pegram
How many truck crashes happen in Pegram?
415 truck crashes have been reported in Cheatham County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 198 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pegram?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pegram: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pegram?
January has the most truck crashes in Cheatham County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pegram?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Cheatham County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pegram compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Cheatham County has 81.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pegram?
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.