Orlinda, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Orlinda: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Orlinda 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 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Orlinda had 104 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Robertson County numbers.
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
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.
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
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-31W (4), US-431 (2) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Orlinda fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 | 8 |
| US-31W | 4 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 |
Orlinda at a glance
| Population | 1,005 |
| Land area | 6.6 sq mi |
| Density | 153 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37141) | $76,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37141) | $251,761 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Orlinda
How many truck crashes happen in Orlinda?
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 Orlinda?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Orlinda since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Orlinda?
Truck crashes in Robertson County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Orlinda?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Orlinda compared with Tennessee?
Robertson County records 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Orlinda?
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.