Flintville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Flintville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Flintville 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Lincoln County is lower on 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 192 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Flintville since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
June has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-231 leads within 10 miles of Flintville with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-122 (1), SR-275 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Flintville fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-231 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| SR-122 | 1 |
| SR-275 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Flintville at a glance
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37335) | $66,316 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37335) | $187,650 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Flintville
How many truck accidents are there in Flintville?
192 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Flintville?
US-231 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Flintville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Flintville?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Flintville?
Since 2015, Lincoln County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Flintville compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 44.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Flintville?
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.