Bells, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bells: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bells 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Bells had 20 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
The worst month is September with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
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 Bells is US-412, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (5), US-70 (3) and CR-OLD Jackson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Bells fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crockett County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-412; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 6 |
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Jackson Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 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 |
Bells at a glance
| Population | 2,474 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,043 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bells
How common are truck crashes in Bells?
Crockett County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 54 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bells?
NHTSA data shows US-412 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bells since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bells?
September has the most truck crashes in Crockett County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bells?
Since 2015, Crockett County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bells compared with Tennessee?
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 Bells?
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.