Sequatchie, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sequatchie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sequatchie and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 938 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Tennessee
Marion County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 261.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 82% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Marion County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Marion County: 1 in 286 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 938 truck crashes since 2015, with 379 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sequatchie since 2015, this page uses Marion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
58% of truck crash reports in Marion 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 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sequatchie is I-24, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-377 (1) and US-41 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Sequatchie fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 13 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 798 |
| SR-156 | 14 |
| SR-72 | 11 |
| SR-28 | 9 |
| SR-150 | 8 |
| SR-41 | 5 |
| Tn-108 | 5 |
| US-41 | 5 |
Sequatchie at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37347) | $62,831 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37347) | $165,557 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 30 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 30 | +1% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 58 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 83 | +42% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sequatchie
How many truck accidents are there in Sequatchie?
938 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 379 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sequatchie?
I-24 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sequatchie since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sequatchie?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sequatchie?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sequatchie compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 261.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sequatchie?
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.