Shackle Island, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shackle Island: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shackle Island 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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Shackle Island: I-65 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Shackle Island: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Sumner County has recorded 864 truck crashes since 2015, with 427 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Shackle Island 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-65 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-109 (2), Mu-N Belvedere Dr (1) and Rivergate Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Shackle Island fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-65; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Sumner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 6 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| Mu-N Belvedere Dr | 1 |
| Rivergate Pkwy | 1 |
| SR-386 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
| US-31W | 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 |
Shackle Island at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37075) | $101,850 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37075) | $440,565 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 82 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shackle Island
How many truck crashes happen in Shackle Island?
864 truck crashes have been reported in Sumner County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 427 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shackle Island?
NHTSA data shows I-65 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shackle Island since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shackle Island?
Truck crashes in Sumner County peak in November, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shackle Island?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sumner County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shackle Island compare 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 Shackle Island?
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.