Oneida, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oneida: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oneida 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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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.
Scott County at a glance: 11.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Scott County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
Oneida had 12 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Scott County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in November (14.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-27 leads within 10 miles of Oneida with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 Oneida fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Scott County.
- Look at alternatives to US-27 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Scott County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-27 | 5 |
| 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 |
Oneida at a glance
| Population | 3,875 |
| Land area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Density | 413 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37841) | $50,998 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37841) | $144,070 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oneida
How many truck crashes happen in Oneida?
Scott County has had 68 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oneida?
US-27 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oneida since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oneida?
Truck crashes in Scott County peak in November, with 14.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oneida?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Scott County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Oneida compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Scott County has 25.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oneida?
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.