Greenback, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenback: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenback and Loudon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Loudon County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 625 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Loudon County compares with Tennessee
Loudon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loudon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Loudon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 85.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 27% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Loudon County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Greenback at a glance: SR-444 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Greenback: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 625 crashes involving commercial trucks in Loudon County since 2015: 245 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Greenback since 2015; patterns below come from Loudon County as a whole.
58% of truck crash reports in Loudon County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
SR-444 leads within 10 miles of Greenback with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-KINCAID Rd (1), SR-322 (1) and SR-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Greenback fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loudon County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-444; 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 Loudon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-444 | 2 |
| CR-KINCAID Rd | 1 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| US-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loudon County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 250 |
| I-40 | 150 |
| SR-321 | 12 |
| SR-95N | 11 |
| US-321 | 10 |
| SR-321S | 9 |
| SR-72S | 9 |
| US-11 | 9 |
Greenback at a glance
| Population | 1,224 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37742) | $88,983 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37742) | $303,966 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Loudon 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 | 20 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 27 | +35% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +42% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +64% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenback
How many truck accidents are there in Greenback?
625 truck crashes have been reported in Loudon County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 245 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenback?
SR-444 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenback since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Greenback?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Loudon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greenback?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Loudon County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Greenback compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Loudon County has 85.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greenback?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.