Embreeville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Embreeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Embreeville and Unicoi County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Unicoi County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 103 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Unicoi County compares with Tennessee
Unicoi County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Unicoi County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Unicoi County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 42% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 4.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Tennessee, Unicoi County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Unicoi County: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 103 crashes involving commercial trucks in Unicoi County since 2015: 30 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Embreeville since 2015, this page uses Unicoi County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
35% of truck crash reports in Unicoi County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Embreeville is SR-107, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-DRY Creek Rd (1), CR-LEESBURG Rd (1) and Fordtown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Unicoi County.
Route planning tips for Embreeville fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-107 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Unicoi County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-107 | 3 |
| CR-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| US-11E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Unicoi County) |
|---|---|
| I-26 | 66 |
| Jonesborough Rd | 3 |
| Rock Creek Rd | 3 |
| Unicoi Dr | 3 |
| Jackson Love Hwy | 2 |
| N Main Ave | 2 |
| SR-107 | 2 |
| SR-352 | 2 |
Embreeville at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37650) | $50,654 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37650) | $168,888 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Unicoi 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | +194% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 7 | +47% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +48% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Embreeville
How many truck crashes happen in Embreeville?
103 truck crashes have been reported in Unicoi County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 30 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Embreeville?
NHTSA data shows SR-107 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Embreeville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Embreeville?
Truck crashes in Unicoi County peak in February, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Embreeville?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Unicoi County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Embreeville compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Unicoi County has 45.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Embreeville?
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.