Greenbrier, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenbrier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Greenbrier 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).
The headline for Robertson County: 4.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,116 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robertson County. They injured 458 people and killed 39.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
With 15 truck crashes reported in Greenbrier 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
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (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
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Greenbrier with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-24 (2), Rivergate Pkwy (1) and SR-386 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Greenbrier 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-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| I-24 | 2 |
| Rivergate Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-386 | 1 |
| SR-49 | 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 |
Greenbrier at a glance
| Population | 7,039 |
| Land area | 7.3 sq mi |
| Density | 969 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37073) | $89,065 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37073) | $367,227 |
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. 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 Greenbrier
How many truck accidents are there in Greenbrier?
1,116 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 458 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Greenbrier?
I-65 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenbrier since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Greenbrier?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Robertson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Greenbrier?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier?
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.