Harriman, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harriman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Harriman and Roane County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Roane County numbers.
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 sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Roane County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Harriman had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Roane County numbers.
44% of truck crash reports in Roane County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Harriman with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-58 (2) and US-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Harriman fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| US-27 | 2 |
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 |
Harriman at a glance
| Population | 6,216 |
| Land area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Density | 592 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37748) | $64,883 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37748) | $193,614 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 74. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Harriman
How many truck accidents are there in Harriman?
Roane County has had 807 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 312 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harriman?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Harriman since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harriman?
Truck crashes in Roane County peak in October, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harriman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Roane County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does Harriman compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 118.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Roane County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harriman?
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.