Crump, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crump: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Crump 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Hardin County at a glance: 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.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Crump since 2015; patterns below come from Hardin County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Crump since 2015: SR-117 (1), SR-226 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Crump 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-117 | 1 |
| SR-226 | 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 |
Crump at a glance
| Population | 933 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 184 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38327) | $39,773 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Crump
How common are truck crashes in Crump?
Hardin County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 15.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Crump?
Truck crashes in Hardin County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crump?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Hardin County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Crump compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Hardin County records 72.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Crump?
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.