Hohenwald, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hohenwald: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hohenwald and Lewis County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lewis County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 45 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Tennessee
Lewis County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 53% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 84% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 16.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Lewis County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Lewis County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 15 people and killed 0.
That averages about one truck crash every 96 days in fully reported years.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Hohenwald since 2015, this page uses Lewis County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
53% of truck crash reports in Lewis County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 15.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hohenwald since 2015: SR-48 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lewis County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hohenwald fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 30.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Sthy 20 | 5 |
| Summertown Hwy | 5 |
| Napier Lake Rd | 4 |
| Napier Rd | 4 |
| Sthy 48 | 4 |
| SR-412 | 2 |
| W Main St | 2 |
| West Main St | 2 |
Hohenwald at a glance
| Population | 4,136 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 785 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38462) | $58,946 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38462) | $186,077 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 4 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -24% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +0% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +49% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hohenwald
How common are truck crashes in Hohenwald?
Since 2015, 45 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (15 injured, 0 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hohenwald?
March has the most truck crashes in Lewis County, 17.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hohenwald?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hohenwald compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hohenwald?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.