Roane County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roane County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 807 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roane County compares with Tennessee
Roane County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roane County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 49% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 93% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Roane County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Roane County at a glance: 1 in 714 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.1%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Roane County has recorded 807 truck crashes since 2015, with 312 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Roane County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-58 (2), US-27 (2) and CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Roane County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.5% 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 Roane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
| CR-INDIAN Shadows Dr | 1 |
| SR-61 | 1 |
| SR-95 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roane County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 625 |
| Decatur Hwy | 11 |
| Harriman Hwy | 10 |
| S Roane St | 9 |
| Gallaher Rd | 7 |
| Loudon Hwy | 6 |
| Roane State Hwy | 6 |
| Oakdale Hwy | 5 |
Roane County at a glance
| Population | 56,742 |
| Land area | 360.8 sq mi |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,308 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Roane 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 | 22 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 30 | +38% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 48 | +61% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 74 | +55% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 74 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Roane County
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Questions fleets ask about Roane County
How common are truck crashes in Roane County?
Roane County has had 807 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Roane County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Roane County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roane County?
The worst month is October: 11.2% of truck crashes in Roane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roane County?
Since 2015, Roane County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Roane County compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Roane County has 118.6 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Roane County?
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.