Medon, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Medon and Madison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Madison County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 1,275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Madison County compares with Tennessee
Madison County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Madison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Madison County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 7% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Madison County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Madison County at a glance: 1 in 152 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Madison County has recorded 1,275 truck crashes since 2015, with 685 people injured and 70 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Medon had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Madison County numbers.
38% of truck crash reports in Madison County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-100 (2), CR-HARTS Bridge Rd (1) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Medon fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-45, 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
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 Madison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 2 |
| CR-HARTS Bridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Madison County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 729 |
| Ramp | 46 |
| Highway 45 Byp | 46 |
| S Highland Ave | 38 |
| US-45 | 25 |
| SR-45S | 23 |
| Airways Blvd | 19 |
| US-70 | 18 |
Medon at a glance
| Population | 194 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 195 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38356) | $60,594 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38356) | $144,370 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Madison 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 | 29 | — | 3.4 |
| 2000s | 54 | +85% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 92 | +71% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 110 | +19% | 4.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 110. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Medon
How many truck crashes happen in Medon?
Since 2015, 1,275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Madison County (685 injured, 70 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Medon?
US-45 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Medon since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Medon?
Truck crashes in Madison County peak in March, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Medon?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Madison County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Medon compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Madison County has 109.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Medon?
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.