Lawrenceburg, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrenceburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrenceburg 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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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).
What stands out in Lawrence County: 1 in 34 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Lawrence County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 94 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 53 truck crashes reported in Lawrenceburg 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
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (11.2%).
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lawrenceburg is US-43, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-64 (4).
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 Lawrenceburg fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrence County.
- Look at alternatives to US-43 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 32.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 |
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 |
Lawrenceburg at a glance
| Population | 12,112 |
| Land area | 12.7 sq mi |
| Density | 956 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38464) | $50,853 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38464) | $179,053 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lawrenceburg
How common are truck crashes in Lawrenceburg?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lawrence County (94 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lawrenceburg?
NHTSA data shows US-43 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrenceburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lawrenceburg?
May has the most truck crashes in Lawrence County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lawrenceburg?
Since 2015, Lawrence County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Lawrenceburg compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lawrence County has 33.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lawrenceburg?
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.