Franklin County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Tennessee
Franklin County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Franklin County at a glance: August the month with the most truck crashes: 16.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 73 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 16.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Franklin County since 2015: CR-MONROE Floyd Rd (1) and CR-PEABODY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Franklin County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| CR-MONROE Floyd Rd | 1 |
| CR-PEABODY Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| David Crockett Pkwy | 10 |
| David Crockett Pkwyw | 7 |
| Decherd Blvd | 6 |
| Sewanee Hwy | 6 |
| Sherwood Rd | 6 |
| David Crockett Pkwye | 5 |
| Rowe Gap Rd | 5 |
| Baxter Ln | 4 |
Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 45,137 |
| Land area | 550.6 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,727 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +5% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +58% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -8% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Franklin County
ZIP codes in Franklin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Franklin County
How many truck accidents are there in Franklin County?
122 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 73 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in August, with 16.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin County?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Franklin County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Franklin County?
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.