Huntsville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huntsville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huntsville and Scott County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Scott County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Scott County compares with Tennessee
Scott County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Scott County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Scott County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Scott County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Scott County: 11.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 68 crashes involving commercial trucks in Scott County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 64 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Huntsville since 2015; patterns below come from Scott County as a whole.
47% of truck crash reports in Scott County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 14.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Huntsville is US-27, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-NORMA Rd (1) and SR-63 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Huntsville fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-27; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.2% 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 4 |
| CR-NORMA Rd | 1 |
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Scott County) |
|---|---|
| Scott Hwy | 13 |
| Baker Hwy | 12 |
| Rugby Hwy | 8 |
| Tn-63 | 4 |
| Alberta St | 3 |
| Buffalo Rd | 2 |
| Coopertown Rd | 2 |
| Main St | 2 |
Huntsville at a glance
| Population | 1,741 |
| Land area | 8.3 sq mi |
| Density | 210 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37755) | $46,238 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Scott 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +68% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 5 | -40% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +37% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huntsville
How many truck accidents are there in Huntsville?
68 truck crashes have been reported in Scott County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Huntsville?
NHTSA data shows US-27 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huntsville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Huntsville?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huntsville?
Since 2015, Scott County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Huntsville compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Huntsville?
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.