Stewart County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stewart 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 68 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stewart County compares with Tennessee
Stewart County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stewart County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stewart County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 23.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Stewart County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Stewart County: 11.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Stewart County. They injured 38 people and killed 7.
That averages about one truck crash every 67 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Stewart County is US-79, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Stewart County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stewart County) |
|---|---|
| SR-79 | 15 |
| Donelson Pkwy | 15 |
| SR-149E | 6 |
| US-79 | 6 |
| SR-49 | 4 |
| Tn-149 | 4 |
| Bumpus Mills Rd | 2 |
| SR-120 | 2 |
Stewart County at a glance
| Population | 14,365 |
| Land area | 459.8 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,932 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stewart 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 | 1 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +253% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 5 | -2% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +49% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 1 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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stewart County
ZIP codes in Stewart County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stewart County
How common are truck crashes in Stewart County?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stewart County (38 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stewart County?
NHTSA data shows US-79 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Stewart County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stewart County?
Truck crashes in Stewart County peak in February, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stewart County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stewart County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stewart County compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Stewart County has 38.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stewart County?
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.