Alexandria, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alexandria: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alexandria and DeKalb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeKalb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 115 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeKalb County compares with Tennessee
DeKalb County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeKalb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeKalb County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 9.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, DeKalb County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in DeKalb County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
DeKalb County has recorded 115 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
Alexandria had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use DeKalb County numbers.
57% of truck crash reports in DeKalb County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.6%.
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 13.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Alexandria with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-267 (1) and US-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Alexandria fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeKalb County) |
|---|---|
| Nashville Hwy | 14 |
| Allen Ferry Rd | 9 |
| Sparta Hwy | 8 |
| Mcminnville Hwy | 8 |
| S Congress Blvd | 6 |
| Short Mountain Hwy | 6 |
| W Broad St | 6 |
| US-70 | 5 |
Alexandria at a glance
| Population | 944 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 783 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37012) | $49,265 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37012) | $234,023 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeKalb 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 7 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | +1% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +43% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alexandria
How many truck accidents are there in Alexandria?
DeKalb County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 1.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Alexandria?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alexandria since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alexandria?
March has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Alexandria?
Since 2015, DeKalb County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Alexandria compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alexandria?
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.