Ethridge, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ethridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ethridge and Lawrence County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lawrence County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 34 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.9%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lawrence County. They injured 94 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Ethridge since 2015, this page uses Lawrence County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
45% of truck crash reports in Lawrence County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, US-43 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-64 (4) and CR-RHEA Branch Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Ethridge fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-43, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 32.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Lawrence County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-43 | 6 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| CR-RHEA Branch Rd | 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 |
Ethridge at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 487 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38456) | $49,643 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38456) | $209,030 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ethridge
How common are truck crashes in Ethridge?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (94 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ethridge?
US-43 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ethridge since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ethridge?
Truck crashes in Lawrence County peak in May, with 13.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ethridge?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lawrence County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ethridge compared with Tennessee?
Lawrence County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ethridge?
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.