Walnut Grove, Sumner County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walnut Grove, Sumner County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walnut Grove, Sumner County 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Sumner County is lower on 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).
The headline for Walnut Grove, Sumner County: I-65 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Walnut Grove.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Walnut Grove, Sumner County since 2015, this page uses Sumner County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
I-65 leads within 10 miles of Walnut Grove with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-109 (2), SR-25 (1) and SR-52 (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 Walnut Grove, Sumner County fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sumner County.
- Look at alternatives to I-65 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 8 |
| SR-109 | 2 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-52 | 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 |
Walnut Grove, Sumner County at a glance
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37048) | $100,446 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37048) | $430,235 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walnut Grove, Sumner County
How common are truck crashes in Walnut Grove, Sumner County?
Since 2015, 864 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sumner County (427 injured, 17 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Walnut Grove, Sumner County?
Since 2015, I-65 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walnut Grove: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Walnut Grove, Sumner County?
November has the most truck crashes in Sumner County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Walnut Grove, Sumner County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Sumner County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Walnut Grove, Sumner County 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 Walnut Grove, Sumner County?
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.