Pleasant View, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pleasant View: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pleasant View 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).
Robertson County at a glance: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Pleasant View 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
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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-24 leads within 10 miles of Pleasant View with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-49 (3), CR-OLD Clarksville Pk (1) and SR-12 (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 Pleasant View fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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-24 | 14 |
| SR-49 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Clarksville Pk | 1 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Pleasant View at a glance
| Population | 5,629 |
| Land area | 12.5 sq mi |
| Density | 449 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 113 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Pleasant View
How common are truck crashes in Pleasant View?
1,116 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 458 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pleasant View?
I-24 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pleasant View since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pleasant View?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Robertson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pleasant View?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pleasant View compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 122.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Robertson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pleasant View?
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.