Hardin County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hardin 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
4 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hardin County compares with Tennessee
Hardin County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hardin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hardin County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 36% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Hardin County has lower values than Tennessee for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Hardin County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Hardin County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-64 (2), CR-PYBURNS Dr (1) and SR-226 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Hardin County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 3 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-PYBURNS Dr | 1 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hardin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-69 | 45 |
| SR-57 | 36 |
| SR-128 | 22 |
| SR-64 | 19 |
| Kendrick Rd | 13 |
| Tn-57 | 13 |
| US-64 | 7 |
| Tn-69 | 7 |
Hardin County at a glance
| Population | 27,617 |
| Land area | 577.5 sq mi |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,733 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hardin 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 13 | +0% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 19 | +48% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 20 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hardin County
ZIP codes in Hardin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hardin County
How common are truck crashes in Hardin County?
Hardin County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hardin County?
SR-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Hardin County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hardin County?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Hardin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hardin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hardin County compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 72.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hardin County?
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.