Algood, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Algood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Algood and Putnam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Putnam County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 878 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Putnam County compares with Tennessee
Putnam County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Putnam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Putnam County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 36% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Putnam County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Putnam County: 3.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 878 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Putnam County. They injured 421 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Algood had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Putnam County numbers.
47% of truck crash reports in Putnam County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-111 (4), Buffalo Valley Rd (1) and CR-SHIPLEY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Algood fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.9% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Putnam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-111 | 4 |
| Buffalo Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-SHIPLEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-135 | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| US-70N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Putnam County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 582 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| E Spring St | 16 |
| SR-111S | 13 |
| S Jefferson Ave | 13 |
| S Willow Ave | 10 |
| Monterey Hwy | 7 |
| E 10Th St | 7 |
Algood at a glance
| Population | 4,104 |
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,003 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38506) | $70,279 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38506) | $288,340 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Putnam 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 | 24 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 35 | +46% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 54 | +52% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 82 | +53% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Algood
How common are truck crashes in Algood?
Putnam County has had 878 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 421 people and killing 36.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Algood?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Algood: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Algood?
The worst month is July: 10.6% of truck crashes in Putnam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Algood?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Algood compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Putnam County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Algood?
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.