Tusculum, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tusculum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tusculum 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 sits below Tennessee on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.9% for 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.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Tusculum 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
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 6.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-11E leads within 10 miles of Tusculum with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd (1), CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd (1) and SR-107 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Tusculum fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greene County.
- Look at alternatives to US-11E at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 4 |
| CR-BUCKINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-SNAPPS Ferry Rd | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-172 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 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 |
Tusculum at a glance
| Population | 3,394 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 698 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37616) | $67,662 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37616) | $208,544 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tusculum
How many truck accidents are there in Tusculum?
710 truck crashes have been reported in Greene County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 314 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tusculum?
NHTSA data shows US-11E with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tusculum since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tusculum?
October has the most truck crashes in Greene County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tusculum?
Since 2015, Greene County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tusculum compared with Tennessee?
Greene County records 81.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Tusculum?
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.