Unicoi, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Unicoi: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Unicoi 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 |
Unicoi County sits below Tennessee 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Unicoi County has recorded 103 truck crashes since 2015, with 30 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
Unicoi had 20 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Unicoi County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Unicoi since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DRY Creek Rd (1), Fordtown Rd (1), I-26 (1), SR-107 (1) and SR-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Unicoi County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Unicoi fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Unicoi County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-107 | 1 |
| SR-197 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 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 |
Unicoi at a glance
| Population | 3,845 |
| Land area | 16.2 sq mi |
| Density | 237 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37692) | $53,531 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37692) | $233,943 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Unicoi
How many truck accidents are there in Unicoi?
Since 2015, 103 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Unicoi County (30 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Unicoi?
February has the most truck crashes in Unicoi County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Unicoi?
Since 2015, Unicoi County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Unicoi compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Unicoi County has 45.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Unicoi?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.