Tullahoma, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tullahoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tullahoma and Coffee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coffee County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Coffee County is lower on 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 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Coffee County has recorded 675 truck crashes since 2015, with 338 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 42 truck crashes reported in Tullahoma since 2015, this page uses Coffee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
58% of truck crash reports in Coffee 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 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Tullahoma is SR-55, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BASHAW Creek Rd (1), CR-COBB Hollow Rd (1) and CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Tullahoma fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-55 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-55 | 6 |
| CR-BASHAW Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-COBB Hollow Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYNDELL Bell Rd | 1 |
| US-41A | 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 |
Tullahoma at a glance
| Population | 21,035 |
| Land area | 23.4 sq mi |
| Density | 897 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37388) | $59,537 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37388) | $249,196 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tullahoma
How many truck crashes happen in Tullahoma?
Coffee County has had 675 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 338 people and killing 27.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tullahoma?
Since 2015, SR-55 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tullahoma: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tullahoma?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Coffee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tullahoma?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coffee County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Tullahoma compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Coffee County records 94.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tullahoma?
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.