Sequatchie County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sequatchie County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sequatchie County compares with Tennessee
Sequatchie County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sequatchie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sequatchie County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.5 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Sequatchie County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Sequatchie County at a glance: 14.6 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Sequatchie County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 69 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.0% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sequatchie County is SR-111, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-28 (3), SR-8 (3) and CR-FREDONIA Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Sequatchie County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequatchie County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-111; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Sequatchie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sequatchie County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 4 |
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 3 |
| CR-FREDONIA Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sequatchie County) |
|---|---|
| SR-8 | 31 |
| SR-111S | 10 |
| Tn-8 | 10 |
| US-127 | 8 |
| Old Tn-8 | 7 |
| SR-28 | 6 |
| Tn-28 | 6 |
| Tn-111 | 5 |
Sequatchie County at a glance
| Population | 17,620 |
| Land area | 265.9 sq mi |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,584 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sequatchie 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 7 | +31% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +6% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 9 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sequatchie County
ZIP codes in Sequatchie County
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Questions fleets ask about Sequatchie County
How many truck crashes happen in Sequatchie County?
Since 2015, 111 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequatchie County (69 injured, 17 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sequatchie County?
Since 2015, SR-111 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Sequatchie County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sequatchie County?
December has the most truck crashes in Sequatchie County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sequatchie County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sequatchie County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sequatchie County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 49.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sequatchie County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sequatchie County?
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.