Macon County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Macon 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
6 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Macon County compares with Tennessee
Macon County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Macon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Macon County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Macon County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Macon County: 1 in 14 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.2%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Macon County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 48 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 17.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Macon County happened on CR-OAKDALE Rd (1), CR-OLD Hwy 52 (1), SR-261 (1) and SR-52 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 7.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Macon County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.3% 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 Macon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Macon County) |
|---|---|
| CR-OAKDALE Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 52 | 1 |
| SR-261 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Macon County) |
|---|---|
| Carthage Rd | 6 |
| SR-52W | 6 |
| Green Grove Rd | 5 |
| Hartsville Rd | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passe | 5 |
| Hwy 52 By Passw | 5 |
| Tn-52 | 5 |
| Akersville Rd | 4 |
Macon County at a glance
| Population | 27,189 |
| Land area | 307.1 sq mi |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,941 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Macon 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +44% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 9 | +1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 7 | -22% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Macon County
ZIP codes in Macon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Macon County
How common are truck crashes in Macon County?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Macon County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 38 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Macon County?
The worst month is July: 17.6% of truck crashes in Macon County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Macon County?
Since 2015, Macon County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 7.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Macon County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Macon County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Macon County?
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.