Farner, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farner: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farner and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Tennessee
Polk County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 38% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Polk County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Polk County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Polk County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Farner since 2015, this page uses Polk County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
59% of truck crash reports in Polk County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Road surface: 4.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farner since 2015: US-64 (2) and SR-68 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Polk County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Farner fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- 4.0% 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-68 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| SR-64 | 40 |
| US-64 | 29 |
| SR-411 | 16 |
| US-411 | 12 |
| Tn-68 | 6 |
| SR-68 | 5 |
| SR-30 | 3 |
| Magnolia Dr | 2 |
Farner at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37333) | $26,786 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37333) | $144,570 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | -6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 14 | +30% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farner
How common are truck crashes in Farner?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 49 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Farner?
The worst month is June: 11.8% of truck crashes in Polk County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Farner?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Farner compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Polk County records 61.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farner?
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.