Coopertown, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coopertown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coopertown and Robertson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Robertson County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Robertson County is lower 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 winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Robertson County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Robertson County has recorded 1,116 truck crashes since 2015, with 458 people injured and 39 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 153 truck crashes reported in Coopertown since 2015, this page uses Robertson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
31% of truck crash reports in Robertson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Coopertown is I-24, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (3) and CR-OLD Clarksville Pk (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Coopertown 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.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 9 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Clarksville Pk | 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 |
Coopertown at a glance
| Population | 4,781 |
| Land area | 31.6 sq mi |
| Density | 151 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37146) | $110,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37146) | $374,045 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 113. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coopertown
How many truck accidents are there in Coopertown?
Robertson County has had 1,116 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 458 people and killing 39.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coopertown?
I-24 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Coopertown since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coopertown?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Robertson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coopertown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Robertson County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Coopertown compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robertson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coopertown?
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.