Lone Oak, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Oak 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Hamilton County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hamilton County: 1 in 32 crashes involve a garbage truck (94 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 1,345 people were injured and 80 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lone Oak since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lone Oak since 2015: SR-28 (2), US-27 (2), CR-ROBERTS Mill Rd (1) and N Access Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 94 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (13% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lone Oak fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hamilton County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Hamilton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-ROBERTS Mill Rd | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 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 |
Lone Oak at a glance
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37377) | $119,636 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37377) | $527,628 |
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 Lone Oak
How common are truck crashes in Lone Oak?
Since 2015, 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hamilton County (1,345 injured, 80 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lone Oak?
Truck crashes in Hamilton County peak in June, with 9.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lone Oak?
94 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hamilton County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Lone Oak compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Hamilton County records 69.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lone Oak?
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.