Perry County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Perry 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
0 of 41 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Perry County compares with Tennessee
Perry County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Perry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Perry County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 58% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 6.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 76% below the state |
Perry County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Tennessee on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Perry County: March 19.5% of truck crashes happen in March, more than any other month.
Overview
Perry County has recorded 41 truck crashes since 2015, with 20 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 125 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 19.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (14.6%).
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location in Perry County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Perry County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Perry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Perry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Perry County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Perry County) |
|---|---|
| SR-128 | 5 |
| Tn-100 | 5 |
| SR-438W | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| Lego School Rd | 2 |
| Lobelville Hwy | 2 |
| SR-412W | 2 |
| Tn-13 | 2 |
Perry County at a glance
| Population | 8,987 |
| Land area | 414.8 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,953 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Perry 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -34% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -25% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 4 | +46% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Perry County
ZIP codes in Perry County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Perry County
How many truck accidents are there in Perry County?
Perry County has had 41 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Perry County?
March has the most truck crashes in Perry County, 19.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Perry County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Perry County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Perry County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Perry County has 32.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Perry 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.