Cross Plains, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cross Plains: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cross Plains 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 |
Robertson County has lower values than Tennessee for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Robertson County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Robertson County has recorded 1,116 truck crashes since 2015, with 458 people injured and 39 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 137 truck crashes reported in Cross Plains 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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Cross Plains is I-65, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-109 (1), SR-25 (1) and SR-52 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Cross Plains fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-65, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-109 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 |
Cross Plains at a glance
| Population | 1,907 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 219 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37049) | $90,048 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37049) | $379,052 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cross Plains
How many truck accidents are there in Cross Plains?
1,116 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 458 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cross Plains?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cross Plains since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cross Plains?
March has the most truck crashes in Robertson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cross Plains?
Since 2015, Robertson County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Cross Plains compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
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 Cross Plains?
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.