Smithville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Smithville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Smithville 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 |
DeKalb County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
DeKalb County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 115 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeKalb County since 2015: 58 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 36 truck crashes were reported in Smithville since 2015; patterns below come from DeKalb County as a whole.
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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Smithville since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-56 (1) and SR-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Smithville fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeKalb County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 DeKalb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 |
Smithville at a glance
| Population | 5,546 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 941 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37166) | $52,797 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37166) | $225,015 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Smithville
How common are truck crashes in Smithville?
DeKalb County has had 115 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 58 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Smithville?
March has the most truck crashes in DeKalb County, 12.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Smithville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in DeKalb County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Smithville compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 45.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeKalb County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Smithville?
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.