Clarkrange, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarkrange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarkrange and Fentress County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fentress County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 83 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fentress County compares with Tennessee
Fentress County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fentress County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fentress County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Fentress County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Fentress County: 10.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 83 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fentress County since 2015: 56 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 53 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Clarkrange since 2015; patterns below come from Fentress County as a whole.
67% of truck crash reports in Fentress 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 (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Clarkrange with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-298 (1) and SR-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fentress County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Clarkrange fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fentress County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| SR-298 | 1 |
| SR-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fentress County) |
|---|---|
| South York Hwy | 12 |
| North York Hwy | 11 |
| Clarkrange Monterey Hwy | 6 |
| N York Hwy | 5 |
| S York Hwy | 5 |
| US-127 | 4 |
| Livingston Hwy | 3 |
| Allardt Hwy | 2 |
Clarkrange at a glance
| Land area | 10.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38553) | $63,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38553) | $184,862 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fentress 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | -36% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 6 | +81% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +15% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarkrange
How many truck crashes happen in Clarkrange?
83 truck crashes have been reported in Fentress County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 56 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Clarkrange?
US-127 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clarkrange since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clarkrange?
Truck crashes in Fentress County peak in August, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarkrange?
Since 2015, Fentress County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Clarkrange compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Fentress County records 34.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Clarkrange?
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.