Sweetwater, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sweetwater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sweetwater 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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Monroe County: October the month with the most truck crashes: 13.7% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 233 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 117 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 46 truck crashes reported in Sweetwater 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sweetwater is I-75, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-68 (5), SR-322 (1) and US-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Sweetwater fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-75 | 7 |
| SR-68 | 5 |
| SR-322 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
| US-411 | 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 |
Sweetwater at a glance
| Population | 6,676 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 744 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37874) | $53,605 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37874) | $193,194 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sweetwater
How many truck crashes happen in Sweetwater?
Monroe County has had 233 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 117 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sweetwater?
Since 2015, I-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sweetwater: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sweetwater?
Truck crashes in Monroe County peak in October, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sweetwater?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Monroe County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does Sweetwater compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Monroe County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sweetwater?
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.