Dodson Branch, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dodson Branch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dodson Branch 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.
The headline for Putnam County: 3.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 878 crashes involving commercial trucks in Putnam County since 2015: 421 people were injured and 36 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dodson Branch since 2015; patterns below come from Putnam County as a whole.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for 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, SR-111 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by CR-SHIPLEY Rd (1) and SR-53 (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 Dodson Branch fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-111; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 4 |
| CR-SHIPLEY Rd | 1 |
| SR-53 | 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 |
Dodson Branch at a glance
| Land area | 11.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38501) | $52,145 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38501) | $283,963 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dodson Branch
How many truck accidents are there in Dodson Branch?
878 truck crashes have been reported in Putnam County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 421 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dodson Branch?
SR-111 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dodson Branch since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dodson Branch?
Truck crashes in Putnam County peak in July, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dodson Branch?
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 Dodson Branch compared with Tennessee?
Putnam County records 86.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dodson Branch?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.