Baileyton, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baileyton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baileyton and Greene County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Greene County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 710 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greene County compares with Tennessee
Greene County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greene County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greene County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Greene County has lower values than Tennessee for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Greene County at a glance: 1 in 217 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Greene County. They injured 314 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 24 truck crashes were reported in Baileyton since 2015; patterns below come from Greene County as a whole.
62% of truck crash reports in Greene County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.9% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Baileyton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-93 (2), CR-DUDE Ln (1) and CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Baileyton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.7% 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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 5 |
| SR-93 | 2 |
| CR-DUDE Ln | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Van Hill Rd | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greene County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 368 |
| West Andrew Johnson Hwy | 37 |
| Asheville Hwy | 22 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 20 |
| Lonesome Pine Trl | 18 |
| Baileyton Rd | 18 |
| East Andrew Johnson Hwy | 16 |
| Ramp | 13 |
Baileyton at a glance
| Population | 450 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 277 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37745) | $57,159 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37745) | $213,900 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greene 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 | 20 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +51% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 45 | +49% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 68 | +51% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 68. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baileyton
How many truck crashes happen in Baileyton?
Greene County has had 710 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 314 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Baileyton?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baileyton since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baileyton?
Truck crashes in Greene County peak in October, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Baileyton?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Baileyton compare with Tennessee?
Greene County records 81.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baileyton?
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.