Grand Junction, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grand Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grand Junction and Hardeman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardeman County numbers.
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 sits below Tennessee on 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.
Hardeman County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hardeman County. They injured 69 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Grand Junction had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hardeman County numbers.
54% of truck crash reports in Hardeman County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Grand Junction since 2015 were spread across roads: US-72 (3) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hardeman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Grand Junction fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hardeman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 3 |
| SR-7 | 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 |
Grand Junction at a glance
| Population | 330 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 278 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38039) | $39,020 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38039) | $110,939 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grand Junction
How common are truck crashes in Grand Junction?
Hardeman County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 69 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Grand Junction?
July has the most truck crashes in Hardeman County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grand Junction?
Since 2015, Hardeman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Grand Junction compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardeman County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Grand Junction?
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.