Henderson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson 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
3 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Tennessee
Henderson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Henderson County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Henderson County at a glance: 5.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 304 people were injured and 35 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Henderson County is I-40, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-22 (4), US-412 (3) and CR-BIBLE Grove Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Henderson County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 5.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
| SR-22 | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| CR-BIBLE Grove Rd | 1 |
| CR-TIMBERLAKE Wildersville Rd | 1 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| Sunshine Cir | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 447 |
| US-412 | 25 |
| Tn-22 | 17 |
| SR-22 | 14 |
| SR-22S | 14 |
| SR-22N | 12 |
| SR-412W | 10 |
| SR-100 | 8 |
Henderson County at a glance
| Population | 28,183 |
| Land area | 520.0 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,033 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 18 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 21 | +19% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 44 | +108% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 55 | +24% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 55. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henderson County
ZIP codes in Henderson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henderson County
How many truck crashes happen in Henderson County?
633 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 304 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henderson County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes in Henderson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henderson County?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henderson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Henderson County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 188.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Henderson County?
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.