Ardmore, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ardmore: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ardmore and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
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 stands out for higher 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
Lincoln County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Ardmore since 2015; patterns below come from Lincoln County as a whole.
57% of truck crash reports in Lincoln County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-53 (2), CR-HARVEST Rd (1) and CR-PULASKI Pike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Ardmore fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| CR-HARVEST Rd | 1 |
| CR-PULASKI Pike | 1 |
| CR-TONEY School Rd | 1 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
| US-31 | 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 |
Ardmore at a glance
| Population | 1,236 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38449) | $62,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38449) | $251,194 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ardmore
How many truck accidents are there in Ardmore?
Since 2015, 192 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (107 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ardmore?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ardmore: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ardmore?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in June, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ardmore?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Ardmore 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Ardmore?
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.