Bransford, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bransford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bransford and Sumner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sumner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 864 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sumner County compares with Tennessee
Sumner County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sumner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sumner County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 43% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 8% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Sumner County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Sumner County at a glance: 2.1 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 864 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sumner County. They injured 427 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bransford since 2015; patterns below come from Sumner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bransford since 2015 were spread across roads: US-231 (2), US-31E (2), CR-OAKDALE Rd (1), CR-OLD Hwy 52 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Bransford fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-231 | 2 |
| US-31E | 2 |
| CR-OAKDALE Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 52 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sumner County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 236 |
| SR-109N | 33 |
| SR-386 | 27 |
| SR-109 | 23 |
| SR-31E | 22 |
| Nashville Pike | 21 |
| Tn-109 | 20 |
| SR-25 | 20 |
Bransford at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37022) | $79,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37022) | $286,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sumner 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 | 12 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 45 | +262% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 57 | +27% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 82 | +42% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 82. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bransford
How common are truck crashes in Bransford?
Since 2015, 864 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumner County (427 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Bransford?
November has the most truck crashes in Sumner County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bransford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sumner County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bransford compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 34.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sumner County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bransford?
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.