Lawrence County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence 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
5 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lawrence County compares with Tennessee
Lawrence County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lawrence County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lawrence County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 53% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 60% below the state |
Lawrence County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Lawrence County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-43 leads in Lawrence County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-64 (4) and SR-227 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.7%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Lawrence County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-43; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 32.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 6 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lawrence County) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 20 |
| SR-43N | 17 |
| N Locust Ave | 11 |
| US-64 | 10 |
| SR-64E | 8 |
| SR-43S | 7 |
| Lexington Hwy | 6 |
| Iron City Rd | 5 |
Lawrence County at a glance
| Population | 46,467 |
| Land area | 617.1 sq mi |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,183 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lawrence 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 | 10 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +13% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 13 | +11% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +31% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes in Lawrence County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lawrence County
How many truck accidents are there in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (94 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lawrence County?
Since 2015, US-43 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lawrence County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in May, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawrence County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Lawrence County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lawrence County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lawrence County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lawrence County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.