Etowah, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Etowah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Etowah and McMinn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McMinn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12 of 583 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McMinn County compares with Tennessee
McMinn County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McMinn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McMinn County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, McMinn County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Etowah: US-411 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Etowah.
Overview
McMinn County has recorded 583 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Etowah since 2015, this page uses McMinn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
60% of truck crash reports in McMinn County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-411 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-750 (1), SR-163 (1) and SR-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Etowah fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-411; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McMinn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McMinn County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 341 |
| Decatur Pke | 18 |
| SR-163 | 17 |
| SR-68 | 8 |
| SR-307 | 8 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| John J Duncan Pkwy | 7 |
| Decatur Pike | 6 |
Etowah at a glance
| Population | 3,742 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,324 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37331) | $55,662 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37331) | $187,735 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McMinn 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 | 22 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 23 | +4% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 37 | +60% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 57 | +55% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 57. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Etowah
How many truck crashes happen in Etowah?
583 truck crashes have been reported in McMinn County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 304 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Etowah?
Since 2015, US-411 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Etowah: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Etowah?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in McMinn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Etowah?
Since 2015, McMinn County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Etowah compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
McMinn County records 87.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Etowah?
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.