South Pittsburg, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Pittsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Pittsburg 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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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.
Marion County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
With 29 truck crashes reported in South Pittsburg 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.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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 South Pittsburg is I-24, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-377 (1), US-41 (1) and US-72 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for South Pittsburg fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-24, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 | 11 |
| SR-377 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
| US-72 | 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 |
South Pittsburg at a glance
| Population | 2,969 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 361 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37380) | $59,304 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37380) | $195,917 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 30 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 South Pittsburg
How many truck crashes happen in South Pittsburg?
Marion County has had 938 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 379 people and killing 33.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in South Pittsburg?
I-24 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Pittsburg since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in South Pittsburg?
The worst month is June: 12.0% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Pittsburg?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does South Pittsburg compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 261.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Pittsburg?
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.