Lincoln County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln 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
8 of 192 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Tennessee
Lincoln County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 27% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 192 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 107 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-64 leads in Lincoln County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-50 (2), US-231 (2) and SR-122 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| US-231 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Huntsville Hwy | 29 |
| Shelbyville Hwy | 20 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 17 |
| Winchester Hwy | 14 |
| Lynchburg Hwy | 9 |
| Boonshill Petersburg Rd | 9 |
| Lewisburg Hwy | 9 |
| Wilson Pkwy | 8 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 36,751 |
| Land area | 570.3 sq mi |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,264 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +32% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 14 | +38% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 17 | +23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How common are truck crashes in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (107 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lincoln County?
US-64 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lincoln County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How does Lincoln County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 44.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lincoln 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.