Henderson, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Henderson and Chester County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Chester County numbers.
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 |
Chester County has lower values than Tennessee for 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Chester County has recorded 102 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Henderson since 2015, this page uses Chester County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Chester County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Henderson is US-45, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-8162 Mifflin Rd (1), CR-HARTS Bridge Rd (1) and SR-100 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Chester County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Henderson fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chester County.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Chester County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 5 |
| CR-8162 Mifflin Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARTS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 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 |
Henderson at a glance
| Population | 6,519 |
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Density | 835 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38340) | $63,700 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38340) | $159,385 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Henderson
How many truck accidents are there in Henderson?
Chester County has had 102 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 53 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henderson?
Since 2015, US-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Henderson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson?
Truck crashes in Chester County peak in July, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Henderson?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chester County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Henderson compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chester County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henderson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.