Ridgeside, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ridgeside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ridgeside 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Ridgeside at a glance: 2.2× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of Ridgeside (2.5 → 5.4).
Overview
Police reported 3,122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hamilton County since 2015: 1,345 people were injured and 80 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Ridgeside since 2015; patterns below come from Hamilton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ridgeside is I-75, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-24 (10), SR-58 (2) and US-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 94 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (13%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.1 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ridgeside fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-24 | 10 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-11 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-070400 | 1 |
| Lake Resort Dr | 1 |
| N Access Rd | 1 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 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 |
Ridgeside at a glance
| Population | 444 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,627 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37411) | $56,579 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37411) | $227,831 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 37 a year in the 1990s and 282 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ridgeside
How common are truck crashes in Ridgeside?
Hamilton County has had 3,122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,345 people and killing 80.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ridgeside?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ridgeside: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ridgeside?
The worst month is June: 9.5% of truck crashes in Hamilton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ridgeside?
Since 2015, Hamilton County has reported 94 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ridgeside compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hamilton County has 69.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ridgeside?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.