Montgomery County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montgomery 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
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Montgomery County compares with Tennessee
Montgomery County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montgomery County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montgomery County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Montgomery County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Montgomery County: I-24 deadliest road: 11 fatal truck crashes in Montgomery County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Montgomery County. They injured 536 people and killed 41.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-79 (4), SR-76 (3) and US-41A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 31 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is April, with 13% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 3.3 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Montgomery County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Montgomery County.
- Morning starts matter: 23.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Montgomery County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 11 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| SR-76 | 3 |
| US-41A | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Ashland City Rd | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-12 Riverside Dr | 2 |
| Us-41Abp Sr-76 41A Bypass | 2 |
| SR-149 | 1 |
| SR-236 | 1 |
| SR-374 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montgomery County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 374 |
| Wilma Rudolph Blvd | 60 |
| Ft Campbell Blvd | 32 |
| SR-48 | 24 |
| Dover Rd | 20 |
| Ashland City Rd | 18 |
| Kraft St | 18 |
| Trenton Rd | 18 |
Montgomery County at a glance
| Population | 246,025 |
| Land area | 539.2 sq mi |
| Density | 456 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montgomery 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 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 44 | +284% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 77 | +76% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 92 | +20% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Montgomery County
ZIP codes in Montgomery County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Montgomery County
How common are truck crashes in Montgomery County?
1,112 truck crashes have been reported in Montgomery County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 536 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montgomery County?
I-24 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Montgomery County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montgomery County?
Truck crashes in Montgomery County peak in October, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Montgomery County?
Since 2015, Montgomery County has reported 31 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Montgomery County compare with Tennessee?
Montgomery County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Montgomery 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.