Madisonville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madisonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madisonville and Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Monroe County numbers.
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 |
Monroe County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Monroe County: October worst month: 13.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average 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.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Madisonville since 2015, this page uses Monroe County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
47% of truck crash reports in Monroe County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in 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
SR-68 leads within 10 miles of Madisonville with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: 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 Madisonville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Monroe County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-68; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 3 |
| SR-322 | 2 |
| US-411 | 2 |
| CR-KINCAID Rd | 1 |
| SR-72 | 1 |
| US-11 | 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 |
Madisonville at a glance
| Population | 5,395 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 898 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37354) | $54,550 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37354) | $235,212 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Madisonville
How many truck crashes happen in Madisonville?
Since 2015, 233 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Monroe County (117 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madisonville?
NHTSA data shows SR-68 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madisonville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madisonville?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Madisonville?
Since 2015, Monroe County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Madisonville compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Monroe County has 40.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madisonville?
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.