Saltillo, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Saltillo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Saltillo 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 stands out for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Saltillo 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
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Saltillo since 2015: SR-100 (1), SR-22 (1) and SR-69 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Saltillo fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hardin County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Hardin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 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 |
Saltillo at a glance
| Population | 430 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38370) | $66,218 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38370) | $108,928 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Saltillo
How many truck accidents are there in Saltillo?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hardin County (120 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Saltillo?
September has the most truck crashes in Hardin County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Saltillo?
Since 2015, Hardin County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Saltillo compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Hardin County has 72.1 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Saltillo?
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.