East Ridge, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in East Ridge: 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
3 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How East Ridge compares with Tennessee
East Ridge against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where East Ridge stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | East Ridge | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 51% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, East Ridge is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in East Ridge: 2.6× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of East Ridge (2.2 → 5.8).
Overview
Police reported 267 crashes involving commercial trucks in East Ridge since 2015: 141 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 4.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-75 leads within 10 miles of East Ridge with 15 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-24 (10), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for East Ridge fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 East Ridge
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 15 |
| I-24 | 10 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (East Ridge) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 156 |
| I-24 | 54 |
| Ringgold Rd | 21 |
| US-41 | 4 |
| John Ross Rd | 3 |
| Exit 1B On Ramp | 2 |
| I-24 Eb Exit 183 Ramp | 2 |
| I-75 Nb Exit 1B Ramp | 2 |
East Ridge at a glance
| Population | 21,970 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,653 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37412) | $62,508 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37412) | $209,157 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in East Ridge 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 | 0 | — | 4.0 |
| 2000s | 5 | +880% | 4.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +322% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 25 | +20% | 6.8 |
In the 2000s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about East Ridge
How common are truck crashes in East Ridge?
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in East Ridge (141 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in East Ridge?
NHTSA data shows I-75 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of East Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in East Ridge?
Truck crashes in East Ridge peak in June, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in East Ridge?
Since 2015, East Ridge has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in East Ridge compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, East Ridge has 108.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in East Ridge?
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.