Alamo, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alamo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alamo and Crockett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crockett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crockett County compares with Tennessee
Crockett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 67.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 22.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Crockett County at a glance: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crockett County since 2015: 54 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
Alamo had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Crockett County numbers.
53% of truck crash reports in Crockett County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Alamo is US-412, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-54 (2), CR-OLD Jackson Rd (1) and US-70A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Alamo fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Jackson Rd | 1 |
| US-70A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| SR-412S | 29 |
| US-412 | 20 |
| SR-412N | 17 |
| SR-88 | 6 |
| SR-54S | 3 |
| SR-79 | 3 |
| Johnsons Grove Rd | 2 |
| Tn-188 | 2 |
Alamo at a glance
| Population | 2,334 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,063 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38001) | $53,438 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38001) | $160,657 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 6 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 11 | +25% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alamo
How many truck accidents are there in Alamo?
Crockett County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Alamo?
US-412 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alamo since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alamo?
September has the most truck crashes in Crockett County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Alamo?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Crockett County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Alamo compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crockett County has 67.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alamo?
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.