Walterhill, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walterhill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walterhill and Rutherford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rutherford County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.7 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Rutherford County compares with Tennessee
Rutherford County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rutherford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rutherford County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 9% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 9% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Rutherford County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark.
What stands out in Walterhill: I-24 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Walterhill: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,424 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rutherford County since 2015: 1,139 people were injured and 60 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Walterhill since 2015; patterns below come from Rutherford County as a whole.
40% of truck crash reports in Rutherford County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (7.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Walterhill is I-24, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-231 (5), SR-840 (2) and US-41 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 37 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is October, with 24% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.7 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Walterhill fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- Look at alternatives to I-24 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Rutherford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Rutherford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 8 |
| US-231 | 5 |
| SR-840 | 2 |
| US-41 | 2 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-FLORENCE Rd | 1 |
| I-840 | 1 |
| Mu-Threet Industrial Rd | 1 |
| S Rutherford Blvd | 1 |
| SR-102 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rutherford County) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 1,014 |
| I-840 | 139 |
| S Church St | 79 |
| Nw Broad St | 48 |
| Ramp | 34 |
| Shelbyville Pike | 32 |
| Waldron Rd | 29 |
| W Sam Ridley Pkwy | 27 |
Walterhill at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37129) | $91,259 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37129) | $422,670 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rutherford 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 | 44 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 85 | +94% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 158 | +86% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 218 | +38% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 218 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walterhill
How common are truck crashes in Walterhill?
2,424 truck crashes have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 1,139 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Walterhill?
NHTSA data shows I-24 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walterhill since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walterhill?
October has the most truck crashes in Rutherford County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Walterhill?
37 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rutherford County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Walterhill compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 54.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rutherford County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Walterhill?
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.