Grainger County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grainger 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
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grainger County compares with Tennessee
Grainger County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grainger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grainger County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 27.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Grainger County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Grainger County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grainger County since 2015: 52 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 41 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Grainger County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-11W (2), US-25E (2) and CR-WASHBURN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Grainger County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% 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
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 Grainger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grainger County) |
|---|---|
| US-11W | 2 |
| US-25E | 2 |
| CR-WASHBURN Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grainger County) |
|---|---|
| SR-25E | 27 |
| US-25E | 15 |
| Rutledge Pike | 13 |
| SR-131 | 6 |
| Highway 11W South | 5 |
| Lakeshore Dr | 5 |
| Tn-131 | 5 |
| US-11W | 5 |
Grainger County at a glance
| Population | 25,073 |
| Land area | 280.6 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,648 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grainger 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 7 | +0% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +64% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grainger County
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Questions fleets ask about Grainger County
How many truck accidents are there in Grainger County?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Grainger County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 52 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grainger County?
September has the most truck crashes in Grainger County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grainger County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grainger County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grainger County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Grainger County has 35.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grainger 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.