Robertson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robertson 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
5 of 1,116 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Tennessee
Robertson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 15% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Robertson 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 winter months (nov–mar).
Robertson County at a glance: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks in Robertson County since 2015: 458 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-24 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by I-65 (6), SR-49 (2) and US-431 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Robertson County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-24; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% 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
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 8 |
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| US-41 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 519 |
| I-24 | 249 |
| Ramp | 27 |
| SR-25E | 16 |
| US-431 | 14 |
| SR-76E | 14 |
| SR-76 | 13 |
| SR-431N | 12 |
Robertson County at a glance
| Population | 78,459 |
| Land area | 476.3 sq mi |
| Density | 165 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,893 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 27 | +39% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 60 | +122% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 113 | +89% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 113. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Robertson County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Robertson County
How many truck accidents are there in Robertson County?
Since 2015, 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Robertson County (458 injured, 39 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Robertson County?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Robertson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County?
Truck crashes in Robertson County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Robertson County?
Since 2015, Robertson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Robertson County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Robertson County has 122.7 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Robertson County?
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.