Humphreys County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Humphreys 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 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Humphreys County compares with Tennessee
Humphreys County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Humphreys County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Humphreys County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 211.1 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Humphreys County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Humphreys County at a glance: 7.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Humphreys County has recorded 496 truck crashes since 2015, with 250 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.3% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Humphreys County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Humphreys County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Humphreys County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 340 |
| SR-13S | 19 |
| SR-70E | 18 |
| Scepter Rd | 12 |
| Tn-13 | 9 |
| US-70 | 8 |
| SR-13N | 5 |
| SR-70 | 5 |
Humphreys County at a glance
| Population | 19,554 |
| Land area | 530.8 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,735 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Humphreys 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 15 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 30 | +95% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | +59% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 47. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Humphreys County
ZIP codes in Humphreys County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Humphreys County
How many truck accidents are there in Humphreys County?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Humphreys County (250 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Humphreys County?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Humphreys County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Humphreys County?
The worst month is January: 11.3% of truck crashes in Humphreys County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Humphreys County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Humphreys County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Humphreys County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 211.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Humphreys County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Humphreys 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.