Lauderdale County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lauderdale 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 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lauderdale County compares with Tennessee
Lauderdale County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lauderdale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lauderdale County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 51% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Lauderdale County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lauderdale County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lauderdale County. They injured 51 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-ARP Central Rd (1), SR-88 (1) and US-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 4.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Lauderdale County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lauderdale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| CR-ARP Central Rd | 1 |
| SR-88 | 1 |
| US-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lauderdale County) |
|---|---|
| SR-51N | 19 |
| US-51 | 13 |
| SR-51S | 11 |
| SR-19E | 6 |
| Industrial Dr | 4 |
| Curve Nankipoo Rd | 2 |
| Graves Ave | 2 |
| Lightfoot Luckett Rd | 2 |
Lauderdale County at a glance
| Population | 24,630 |
| Land area | 471.9 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,062 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lauderdale 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | +12% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 7 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 7 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lauderdale County
ZIP codes in Lauderdale County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lauderdale County
How many truck accidents are there in Lauderdale County?
Since 2015, 84 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lauderdale County (51 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lauderdale County?
Truck crashes in Lauderdale County peak in October, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lauderdale County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Lauderdale County since 2015 (4.8% of truck crashes).
How does Lauderdale County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lauderdale County has 29.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lauderdale 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.