Ramer, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ramer: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ramer 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 |
McNairy County sits below Tennessee 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 Ramer: US-45 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ramer: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 262 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McNairy County. They injured 142 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Ramer since 2015; patterns below come from McNairy County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (13.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-45 leads within 10 miles of Ramer with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-COX Dr (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Ramer fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McNairy County.
- Look at alternatives to US-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 McNairy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45 | 6 |
| CR-COX Dr | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
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 |
Ramer at a glance
| Population | 325 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 181 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38367) | $58,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38367) | $158,248 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Ramer
How many truck accidents are there in Ramer?
McNairy County has had 262 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 18.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ramer?
NHTSA data shows US-45 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ramer since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ramer?
The worst month is August: 13.0% of truck crashes in McNairy County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ramer?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in McNairy County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ramer compare with Tennessee?
McNairy County records 86.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ramer?
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.