Houston County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Houston 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
1 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Houston County compares with Tennessee
Houston County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Houston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Houston County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 11.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Houston County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Houston County: 18.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Houston County. They injured 23 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 149 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 17.9% 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 in Houston County since 2015: SR-13 (3) and SR-149 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Houston County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Houston County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.6% 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
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 Houston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Houston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Houston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-149 | 6 |
| SR-13 | 5 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| Tn-13 | 2 |
| Tn-46 | 2 |
| College St | 1 |
| County Road 1787 | 1 |
| Fire Tower Rd | 1 |
Houston County at a glance
| Population | 8,538 |
| Land area | 200.3 sq mi |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,039 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Houston 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +110% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -14% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | +85% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Houston County
ZIP codes in Houston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Houston County
How common are truck crashes in Houston County?
Houston County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 23 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Houston County?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Houston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Houston County?
Since 2015, Houston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Houston County compared with Tennessee?
Houston County records 28.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Houston 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.