Fairgarden, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairgarden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairgarden and Sevier County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sevier County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sevier County compares with Tennessee
Sevier County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sevier County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sevier County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Sevier County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share.
The headline for Sevier County: 1 in 25 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.9%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Sevier County has recorded 345 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Fairgarden since 2015, this page uses Sevier County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
31% of truck crash reports in Sevier County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Fairgarden is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-SANDY Ridge Rd (1), SR-449 (1) and SR-66 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Fairgarden fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sevier County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sevier County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| CR-SANDY Ridge Rd | 1 |
| SR-449 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-25W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sevier County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 100 |
| Winfield Dunn Pkwy | 31 |
| Dolly Parton Pkwy | 13 |
| Parkway | 11 |
| Newport Hwy | 10 |
| US-411 | 10 |
| Veterans Blvd | 8 |
| E Parkway | 8 |
Fairgarden at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37876) | $58,277 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37876) | $303,252 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sevier 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 | 2 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 19 | +791% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +47% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 34. 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairgarden
How common are truck crashes in Fairgarden?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sevier County (170 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fairgarden?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairgarden since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fairgarden?
August has the most truck crashes in Sevier County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairgarden?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sevier County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fairgarden compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Sevier County has 29.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fairgarden?
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.