Hardeman County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardeman 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
0 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardeman County compares with Tennessee
Hardeman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardeman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardeman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 15.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Hardeman County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardeman County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Hardeman County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.7% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 33.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (12.3%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hardeman County is SR-100, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-18 (2) and CR-VILDO Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hardeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hardeman County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-100 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
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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| CR-VILDO Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardeman County) |
|---|---|
| SR-125S | 10 |
| SR-18N | 9 |
| US-64 | 8 |
| Tn-18 | 7 |
| SR-57 | 7 |
| SR-100 | 7 |
| W Market St | 5 |
| SR-179 | 4 |
Hardeman County at a glance
| Population | 25,434 |
| Land area | 667.8 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,319 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardeman 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 11 | +33% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -20% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardeman County
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Questions fleets ask about Hardeman County
How many truck crashes happen in Hardeman County?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardeman County (69 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hardeman County?
Since 2015, SR-100 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hardeman County: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardeman County?
Truck crashes in Hardeman County peak in July, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hardeman County?
Since 2015, Hardeman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Hardeman County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardeman County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hardeman County?
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.