Monroe County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Monroe County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 233 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Tennessee
Monroe County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Monroe County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
What stands out in Monroe County: October 13.7% of truck crashes happen in October, more than any other month.
Overview
Monroe County has recorded 233 truck crashes since 2015, with 117 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Monroe County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-75 (4), SR-68 (4), SR-322 (2), US-411 (2) and CR-KINCAID Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Monroe County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 4 |
| SR-68 | 4 |
| SR-322 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-KINCAID Rd | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 72 |
| New Highway 68 | 29 |
| SR-411 | 26 |
| Tn-68 | 12 |
| US-411 | 11 |
| Sweetwater Vonore Rd | 9 |
| SR-68 | 6 |
| Eastanaula Rd | 4 |
Monroe County at a glance
| Population | 49,154 |
| Land area | 635.8 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,406 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe 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 | 4 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +195% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +37% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Monroe County
ZIP codes in Monroe County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Monroe County
How common are truck crashes in Monroe County?
Monroe County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Monroe County?
October has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Monroe County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Monroe County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Monroe County records 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Monroe County?
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.