Hamblen County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hamblen 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
10 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hamblen County compares with Tennessee
Hamblen County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamblen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamblen County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 55% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Hamblen County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hamblen County: I-81 most fatal truck crashes in Hamblen County: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hamblen County. They injured 139 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.5%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hamblen County is I-81, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-160 (1), SR-343 (1) and US-25E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Hamblen County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamblen County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Hamblen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hamblen County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 1 |
| SR-343 | 1 |
| US-25E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamblen County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 121 |
| E Andrew Johnson Hwy | 26 |
| S Davy Crockett Pkwy | 25 |
| E Morris Blvd | 17 |
| Enka Hwy | 11 |
| W Andrew Johnson Hwy | 9 |
| N Davy Crockett Pkwy | 9 |
| Air Park Blvd | 4 |
Hamblen County at a glance
| Population | 67,715 |
| Land area | 161.2 sq mi |
| Density | 420 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,959 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamblen 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 | 12 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 20 | +76% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 25 | +23% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 28 | +14% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hamblen County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hamblen County
How common are truck crashes in Hamblen County?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamblen County (139 injured, 4 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hamblen County?
I-81 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hamblen County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamblen County?
Truck crashes in Hamblen County peak in April, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hamblen County?
Since 2015, Hamblen County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hamblen County compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 38.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamblen County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hamblen County?
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.