Fairfield Glade, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfield Glade: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfield Glade 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cumberland County at a glance: 7.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 834 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cumberland County. They injured 454 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Fairfield Glade since 2015, this page uses Cumberland County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
The worst month is August with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). It is followed by SR-298 (2), US-127 (2) and SR-101 (1).
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 Fairfield Glade fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 | 13 |
| SR-298 | 2 |
| US-127 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-392 | 1 |
| SR-419 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Fairfield Glade at a glance
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38558) | $72,819 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38558) | $357,850 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfield Glade
How many truck accidents are there in Fairfield Glade?
834 truck crashes have been reported in Cumberland County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 454 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairfield Glade?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fairfield Glade: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fairfield Glade?
August has the most truck crashes in Cumberland County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfield Glade?
Since 2015, Cumberland County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fairfield Glade compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 108.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cumberland County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fairfield Glade?
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.