Big Rock, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Big Rock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Big Rock and Stewart County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Stewart County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Stewart County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Stewart County: 11.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Stewart County has recorded 68 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 67 days.
Big Rock had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Stewart County numbers.
50% of truck crash reports in Stewart County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (13.2%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-79 leads within 10 miles of Big Rock with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-120 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Big Rock fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-79 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Stewart County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 4 |
| 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 |
Big Rock at a glance
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37023) | $75,391 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37023) | $214,299 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Big Rock
How many truck accidents are there in Big Rock?
Since 2015, 68 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stewart County (38 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Big Rock?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Big Rock: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Big Rock?
February has the most truck crashes in Stewart County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Big Rock?
Since 2015, Stewart County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Big Rock compared with Tennessee?
Stewart County records 38.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Big Rock?
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.