Essary Springs, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Essary Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Essary Springs and McNairy County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McNairy County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 262 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McNairy County compares with Tennessee
McNairy County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McNairy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McNairy County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 31% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, McNairy County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for McNairy County: 6.4 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 262 crashes involving commercial trucks in McNairy County since 2015: 142 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Essary Springs since 2015, this page uses McNairy County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
34% of truck crash reports in McNairy County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Essary Springs since 2015 were spread across roads: US-72 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Essary Springs fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McNairy County.
- 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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-72 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McNairy County) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 39 |
| SR-45S | 19 |
| SR-64E | 18 |
| SR-57E | 13 |
| Highway 45 Bypass | 13 |
| US-64 | 11 |
| Mulberry Av | 11 |
| SR-57W | 9 |
Essary Springs at a glance
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38061) | $38,047 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38061) | $161,979 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McNairy 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 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 14 | +36% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | +27% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +33% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Essary Springs
How common are truck crashes in Essary Springs?
McNairy County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in Essary Springs?
The worst month is August: 13.0% of truck crashes in McNairy County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Essary Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McNairy County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Essary Springs compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
McNairy County records 86.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Essary Springs?
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.