Bowman, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowman and Cumberland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cumberland County numbers.
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 |
Cumberland County sits below Tennessee 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.
Cumberland County at a glance: 7.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 454 people and killed 47.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bowman since 2015; patterns below come from Cumberland County as a whole.
55% of truck crash reports in Cumberland County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come US-127 (4), US-70 (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 Bowman fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cumberland County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| SR-298 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-392 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 |
Bowman at a glance
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38571) | $58,498 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38571) | $228,823 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowman
How many truck crashes happen in Bowman?
834 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 454 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bowman?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bowman?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bowman?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bowman compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bowman?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.