Collegedale, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Collegedale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Collegedale and Hamilton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hamilton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Hamilton County compares with Tennessee
Hamilton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hamilton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Hamilton County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Collegedale: 2.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Collegedale (1.2 → 3.6).
Overview
Hamilton County has recorded 3,122 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,345 people injured and 80 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
With 19 truck crashes reported in Collegedale since 2015, this page uses Hamilton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (21). It is followed by CR-KLINGLER Ln (1), SR-153 (1) and SR-317 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 94 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Their busiest month is June, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Collegedale fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 21 |
| CR-KLINGLER Ln | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-60 | 1 |
| SR-71 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hamilton County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 625 |
| I-75 | 554 |
| SR-153 | 72 |
| Amnicola Hwy | 59 |
| Bonny Oaks Dr | 45 |
| SR-58 | 39 |
| SR-27 | 35 |
| Lee Hwy | 35 |
Collegedale at a glance
| Population | 11,510 |
| Land area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Density | 922 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hamilton 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 | 37 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 131 | +253% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 213 | +63% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 282 | +32% | 6.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 282. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Collegedale
How many truck crashes happen in Collegedale?
Since 2015, 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (1,345 injured, 80 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Collegedale?
I-75 had 21 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Collegedale since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Collegedale?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Collegedale?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 94 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Collegedale compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hamilton County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Collegedale?
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.