Cornersville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cornersville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cornersville and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Tennessee
Marshall County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 45% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Marshall County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and after dark.
What stands out in Marshall County: June 14.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 250 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marshall County since 2015: 124 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Cornersville since 2015; patterns below come from Marshall County as a whole.
63% of truck crash reports in Marshall 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 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-373 (1), US-31A (1) and US-431 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Cornersville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 3 |
| SR-373 | 1 |
| US-31A | 1 |
| US-431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 121 |
| Nashville Hwy | 12 |
| SR-99 | 8 |
| Exit 22 | 6 |
| Fayetteville Hwy | 6 |
| US-31A | 6 |
| N Ellington Pkwy | 5 |
| Pulaski Hwy | 5 |
Cornersville at a glance
| Population | 1,362 |
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Density | 233 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37047) | $64,688 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37047) | $239,338 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 11 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 22 | +31% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cornersville
How many truck accidents are there in Cornersville?
250 truck crashes have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 124 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cornersville?
I-65 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cornersville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cornersville?
June has the most truck crashes in Marshall County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cornersville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Marshall County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cornersville compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Marshall County records 56.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cornersville?
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.