Atoka, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atoka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Atoka and Tipton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tipton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Tennessee
Tipton County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 54% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 77% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 47% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, Tipton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Tipton County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.7%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Tipton County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Atoka since 2015, this page uses Tipton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
33% of truck crash reports in Tipton County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of Atoka with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-51 (3), CR-OLD Memphis Rd (1) and Veterans Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 4.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Atoka fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tipton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| US-51 | 3 |
| CR-OLD Memphis Rd | 1 |
| Veterans Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 18 |
| SR-51S | 17 |
| SR-51N | 13 |
| US-51 | 9 |
| SR-59W | 8 |
| Tn-59 | 7 |
| SR-59S | 6 |
| S College St | 5 |
Atoka at a glance
| Population | 10,624 |
| Land area | 12.1 sq mi |
| Density | 876 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38004) | $92,928 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38004) | $317,526 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 9 | +33% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | +42% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 20 | +48% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Atoka
How many truck crashes happen in Atoka?
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tipton County (127 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Atoka?
SR-14 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Atoka since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Atoka?
Truck crashes in Tipton County peak in August, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Atoka?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (4.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Atoka compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Tipton County has 27.6 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Atoka?
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.