Newport, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newport: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newport and Cocke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cocke County numbers.
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 |
Cocke County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 390 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cocke County since 2015: 182 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 78 truck crashes were reported in Newport since 2015; patterns below come from Cocke County as a whole.
62% of truck crash reports in Cocke County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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 within 10 miles of Newport with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-321 (2), CR-SANDY Ridge Rd (1) and SR-160 (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 Newport fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cocke County.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cocke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-321 | 2 |
| CR-SANDY Ridge Rd | 1 |
| 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 |
Newport at a glance
| Population | 6,954 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,257 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newport
How many truck crashes happen in Newport?
390 truck crashes have been reported in Cocke County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 182 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newport?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newport since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Newport?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Cocke County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newport?
Since 2015, Cocke County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Newport compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cocke County has 88.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newport?
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.