Childers Hill, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Childers Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Childers Hill and Hardin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hardin County numbers.
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 sits below Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Hardin County: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hardin County since 2015: 120 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Childers Hill since 2015, this page uses Hardin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
73% of truck crash reports in Hardin County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Childers Hill since 2015: CR-PYBURNS Dr (1), SR-117 (1), SR-226 (1), SR-350 (1) and SR-57 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Childers Hill fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 24.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PYBURNS Dr | 1 |
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-226 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Childers Hill at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38376) | $46,484 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Childers Hill
How many truck crashes happen in Childers Hill?
Hardin County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Childers Hill?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Childers Hill?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Childers Hill compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 72.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Childers Hill?
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.