Spurgeon, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Spurgeon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Spurgeon 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. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Spurgeon at a glance: I-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Spurgeon since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sullivan County. They injured 342 people and killed 26.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Spurgeon 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-11E (2), US-11W (2) and CR-A A Deakins Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Spurgeon fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sullivan County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.7% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 8 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| US-11W | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-394 | 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 |
Spurgeon at a glance
| Land area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37663) | $76,007 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37663) | $239,045 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 56. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Spurgeon
How common are truck crashes in Spurgeon?
644 truck crashes have been reported in Sullivan County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 342 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Spurgeon?
NHTSA data shows I-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Spurgeon since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Spurgeon?
Truck crashes in Sullivan County peak in August, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Spurgeon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Sullivan County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Spurgeon compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 32.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sullivan County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Spurgeon?
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.