Spring City, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spring City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spring City and Rhea County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rhea County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 166 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rhea County compares with Tennessee
Rhea County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rhea County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rhea County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 42% below the state |
Rhea County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on injuries per crash.
Rhea County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Rhea County has recorded 166 truck crashes since 2015, with 86 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Spring City since 2015, this page uses Rhea County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
55% of truck crash reports in Rhea County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-68 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Spring City fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-68, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Rhea County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-68 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rhea County) |
|---|---|
| Rhea County Hwy | 49 |
| Wassom Memorial Hwy | 20 |
| Old Washington Hwy | 13 |
| Dayton Mountain Hwy | 9 |
| Watts Bar Hwy | 7 |
| SR-68 | 7 |
| Old Dixie Hwy | 5 |
| Ogden Rd | 4 |
Spring City at a glance
| Population | 1,996 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 720 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37381) | $56,869 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37381) | $233,975 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rhea 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +18% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | +9% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 13 | +7% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Spring City
How many truck accidents are there in Spring City?
Since 2015, 166 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rhea County (86 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Spring City?
Since 2015, SR-68 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spring City: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Spring City?
July has the most truck crashes in Rhea County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spring City?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rhea County since 2015, 2.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Spring City compare with Tennessee?
Rhea County records 39.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spring City?
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.