Baneberry, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baneberry: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baneberry and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 766 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Tennessee
Jefferson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Jefferson 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.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 1 in 103 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 766 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 380 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Baneberry since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
67% of truck crash reports in Jefferson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% 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 (7). It is followed by I-81 (2), SR-160 (2) and CR-SANDY Ridge Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Baneberry fleets
- Build extra time into August 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.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| I-81 | 2 |
| SR-160 | 2 |
| CR-SANDY Ridge Rd | 1 |
| US-25 | 1 |
| US-321 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 448 |
| I-81 | 125 |
| W Highway 11E | 20 |
| S Highway 92 | 16 |
| Roy Messer Hwy | 11 |
| SR-411 | 7 |
| Old Dandridge Pke | 6 |
| US-25W | 6 |
Baneberry at a glance
| Population | 578 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37890) | $59,355 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37890) | $232,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 36 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 31 | -15% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 50 | +63% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 72 | +45% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baneberry
How many truck accidents are there in Baneberry?
766 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 380 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Baneberry?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baneberry since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baneberry?
August has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Baneberry?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Baneberry compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Baneberry?
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.