Henry County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henry 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
4 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henry County compares with Tennessee
Henry County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henry County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Henry County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Henry County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henry County since 2015: 102 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads in Henry County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-641 (4), SR-218 (1) and SR-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Henry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-79, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Henry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henry County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| US-641 | 4 |
| SR-218 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79S | 17 |
| US-641 | 10 |
| SR-641S | 10 |
| SR-79N | 9 |
| Tn-140 | 8 |
| Hwy 218 Byp | 6 |
| SR-641N | 6 |
| SR-69N | 6 |
Henry County at a glance
| Population | 32,883 |
| Land area | 561.9 sq mi |
| Density | 59 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,087 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henry 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 9 | +31% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | +26% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henry County
ZIP codes in Henry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henry County
How common are truck crashes in Henry County?
Henry County has had 169 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Henry County?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Henry County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Henry County?
The worst month is April: 10.7% of truck crashes in Henry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Henry County since 2015 (2.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Henry County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Henry County has 43.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Henry County?
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.