Decherd, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Decherd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Decherd and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Franklin County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 34 days in fully reported years.
Decherd had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Franklin County numbers.
34% of truck crash reports in Franklin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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 within 10 miles of Decherd since 2015: CR-MONROE Floyd Rd (1) and CR-PEABODY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Decherd fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 3.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Decherd at a glance
| Population | 2,479 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 515 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37398) | $63,730 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37398) | $253,872 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Decherd
How many truck accidents are there in Decherd?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (73 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Decherd?
The worst month is August: 16.4% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Decherd?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Franklin County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Decherd compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Decherd?
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.