Riceville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riceville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riceville 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 |
McMinn County sits below Tennessee on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Riceville: I-75 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Riceville since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 583 crashes involving commercial trucks in McMinn County since 2015: 304 people were injured and 28 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Riceville since 2015; patterns below come from McMinn County as a whole.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). After it: SR-30 (3), US-11 (3) and SR-58 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Riceville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-75, 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 McMinn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 11 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| US-11 | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| CR-750 | 1 |
| SR-305 | 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 |
Riceville at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37370) | $61,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37370) | $219,547 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Riceville
How many truck accidents are there in Riceville?
Since 2015, 583 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McMinn County (304 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Riceville?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riceville: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Riceville?
August has the most truck crashes in McMinn County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Riceville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in McMinn County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Riceville compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McMinn County has 87.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Riceville?
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.