Greeneville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greeneville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greeneville 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. It stands out for 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
Greene County has recorded 710 truck crashes since 2015, with 314 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 78 truck crashes reported in Greeneville since 2015, this page uses Greene County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (6.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Greeneville is US-11E, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1), CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd (1) and SR-172 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Greeneville fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-11E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Greene County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 5 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-321 | 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 |
Greeneville at a glance
| Population | 15,979 |
| Land area | 17.0 sq mi |
| Density | 940 per sq mi |
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 Greeneville
How many truck crashes happen in Greeneville?
Since 2015, 710 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greene County (314 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greeneville?
Since 2015, US-11E has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Greeneville: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greeneville?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Greene County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greeneville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Greene County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Greeneville compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Greene County has 81.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greeneville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.