Chester County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chester County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 102 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Chester County compares with Tennessee
Chester County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chester County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Chester County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 16.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Chester County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Chester County at a glance: 12.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Chester County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 41 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.7% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads in Chester County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-100 (1), SR-125 (1) and SR-200 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Chester County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 23.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Chester County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 3 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chester County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 9 |
| State Rt 100E | 9 |
| State Rt 22 As | 6 |
| U S Highway 45S | 6 |
| Tn-22 | 5 |
| Tn-100 | 5 |
| Tucker Cv | 4 |
| U S Highway 45N | 4 |
Chester County at a glance
| Population | 17,876 |
| Land area | 285.7 sq mi |
| Density | 63 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,185 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chester 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +103% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +37% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Chester County
ZIP codes in Chester County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Chester County
How many truck crashes happen in Chester County?
Chester County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 12.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Chester County?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Chester County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chester County?
The worst month is July: 14.7% of truck crashes in Chester County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chester County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Chester County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Chester County compare with Tennessee?
Chester County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chester County?
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.