Counce, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Counce: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Counce 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 has lower values than Tennessee for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Hardin County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Counce had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hardin County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Counce happened on CR-PYBURNS Dr (1), SR-25 (1), SR-350 (1), SR-57 (1) and SR-69 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Counce fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-PYBURNS Dr | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-350 | 1 |
| SR-57 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 |
Counce at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38326) | $49,026 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38326) | $166,604 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 20. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Counce
How many truck accidents are there in Counce?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (120 injured, 15 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Counce?
September has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Counce?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Counce compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 72.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hardin County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Counce?
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.