Cumberland County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cumberland 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
5 of 834 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cumberland County compares with Tennessee
Cumberland County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cumberland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cumberland County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Cumberland County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Cumberland County: 7.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 834 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cumberland County since 2015: 454 people were injured and 47 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Cumberland County with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-70 (4), US-127 (3) and SR-298 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Cumberland County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Cumberland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 14 |
| US-70 | 4 |
| US-127 | 3 |
| SR-298 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-392 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-70N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cumberland County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 571 |
| SR-70E | 20 |
| Genesis Rd | 19 |
| SR-68 | 13 |
| US-127 | 12 |
| SR-127S | 11 |
| N Main St | 11 |
| US-70 | 10 |
Cumberland County at a glance
| Population | 65,618 |
| Land area | 681.3 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,827 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cumberland 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 | 38 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 37 | -3% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 48 | +29% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 82 | +72% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 82. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cumberland County
ZIP codes in Cumberland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cumberland County
How many truck accidents are there in Cumberland County?
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cumberland County (454 injured, 47 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cumberland County?
I-40 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cumberland County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cumberland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Cumberland County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Cumberland County compared with Tennessee?
Cumberland County records 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cumberland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.