Randolph, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randolph: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Randolph 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.
What stands out in Tipton County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Tipton County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Randolph 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
August has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Randolph happened on US-51 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 Randolph fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tipton County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 2 |
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 |
Randolph at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38015) | $69,141 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38015) | $192,966 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 20 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Randolph
How many truck accidents are there in Randolph?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Randolph?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tipton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Randolph?
Since 2015, Tipton County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Randolph compare with Tennessee?
Tipton County records 27.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Randolph?
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.