Cocke County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cocke 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
2 of 390 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cocke County compares with Tennessee
Cocke County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cocke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cocke County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Cocke County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Cocke County: 1 in 182 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Cocke County has recorded 390 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Cocke County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-321 (2), SR-160 (1) and SR-73 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Cocke County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% 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
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 Cocke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cocke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cocke County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 239 |
| US-25 | 16 |
| Cosby Hwy | 12 |
| US-321 | 8 |
| W Hwy 25 70 | 7 |
| Dixie Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-73 | 6 |
| W Hwy 25-70 | 6 |
Cocke County at a glance
| Population | 37,596 |
| Land area | 436.1 sq mi |
| Density | 86 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,326 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cocke 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 | 18 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | -2% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +63% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 34 | +20% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cocke County
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Questions fleets ask about Cocke County
How many truck crashes happen in Cocke County?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Cocke County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 182 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cocke County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Cocke County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cocke County?
May has the most truck crashes in Cocke County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cocke County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Cocke County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cocke County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 88.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cocke County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cocke County?
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.