Huntland, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntland 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 |
Franklin County has lower values than Tennessee for 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 worst month: 16.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 73 people and killed 2.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 34 days.
Huntland had 3 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
The worst month is August with 16.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Huntland since 2015: SR-122 (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 Huntland fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-122 | 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 |
Huntland at a glance
| Population | 890 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 584 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37345) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37345) | $196,148 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huntland
How common are truck crashes in Huntland?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Franklin County (73 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Huntland?
August has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 16.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huntland?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Huntland compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Franklin County records 23.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Huntland?
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.