Coffee County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coffee 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
6 of 675 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coffee County compares with Tennessee
Coffee County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coffee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coffee County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Coffee County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Coffee County at a glance: 1 in 106 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Coffee County has recorded 675 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). Next come SR-55 (2), US-41 (2) and CR-BASHAW Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Coffee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coffee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| SR-55 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-BASHAW Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| CR-PANHANDLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WALDEN Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-280 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coffee County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 427 |
| Hillsboro Viola Rd | 16 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 16 |
| Hillsboro Hwy | 15 |
| Woodbury Hwy | 10 |
| N Jackson St | 10 |
| Hillsboro Blvd | 10 |
| Murfreesboro Hwy | 8 |
Coffee County at a glance
| Population | 61,285 |
| Land area | 429.0 sq mi |
| Density | 143 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,991 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coffee 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 | 26 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 23 | -13% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 46 | +103% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 60 | +31% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 26 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coffee County
ZIP codes in Coffee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coffee County
How many truck crashes happen in Coffee County?
675 truck crashes have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 338 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coffee County?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Coffee County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coffee County?
Truck crashes in Coffee County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coffee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Coffee County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Coffee County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 94.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coffee County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coffee 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.