Bloomingdale, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bloomingdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bloomingdale and Sullivan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sullivan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sullivan County compares with Tennessee
Sullivan County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sullivan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sullivan County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Sullivan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Bloomingdale: I-81 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sullivan County since 2015: 342 people were injured and 26 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bloomingdale since 2015, this page uses Sullivan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
22% of truck crash reports in Sullivan 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, 10.9% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bloomingdale is I-81, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-11W (4), I-26 (2) and US-23 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Bloomingdale fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 2.7% 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
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 Sullivan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-11W | 4 |
| I-26 | 2 |
| US-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sullivan County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 227 |
| I-26 | 55 |
| E Stone Dr | 25 |
| SR-11W | 19 |
| Interstate 81 Hwy | 15 |
| SR-394 | 14 |
| I-81 Hwy | 12 |
| W Stone Dr | 12 |
Bloomingdale at a glance
| Land area | 9.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37665) | $50,991 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37665) | $131,071 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sullivan 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 | 8 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +375% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 49 | +24% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 56 | +15% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bloomingdale
How many truck accidents are there in Bloomingdale?
Sullivan County has had 644 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 342 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bloomingdale?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bloomingdale since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bloomingdale?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bloomingdale?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bloomingdale compare with Tennessee?
Sullivan County records 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bloomingdale?
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.