Byrdstown, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byrdstown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byrdstown and Pickett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pickett County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 32 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pickett County compares with Tennessee
Pickett County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pickett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pickett County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.96 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Pickett County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Byrdstown: US-127 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Byrdstown since 2015.
Overview
Pickett County has recorded 32 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
Byrdstown had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pickett County numbers.
66% of truck crash reports in Pickett County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 3.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (15.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-127 leads within 10 miles of Byrdstown with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-PENDERGRASS Rd (1), SR-1076 (1) and SR-111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pickett County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Byrdstown fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-127 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Pickett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-127 | 4 |
| CR-PENDERGRASS Rd | 1 |
| SR-1076 | 1 |
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pickett County) |
|---|---|
| Livingston Hwy | 6 |
| SR-111 | 6 |
| N York Hwy | 5 |
| Tn-111 | 3 |
| Caney Creek Rd | 1 |
| Cove Creek Rd | 1 |
| Faix Rd | 1 |
| Hillcrest Dr | 1 |
Byrdstown at a glance
| Population | 807 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 542 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38549) | $49,617 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38549) | $169,875 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pickett 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 3 | +56% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -30% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byrdstown
How many truck accidents are there in Byrdstown?
Pickett County has had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 3.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Byrdstown?
NHTSA data shows US-127 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byrdstown since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Byrdstown?
Truck crashes in Pickett County peak in August, with 15.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Byrdstown?
Since 2015, Pickett County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Byrdstown compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pickett County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Byrdstown?
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.