Luttrell, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Luttrell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Luttrell and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 72 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Tennessee
Union County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 9.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 65% below the state |
Union County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Union County: 10.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 40 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 60 days.
Luttrell had 6 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Union County numbers.
47% of truck crash reports in Union County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-33 leads within 10 miles of Luttrell with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-144 (1), SR-170 (1) and US-11W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Luttrell fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-33 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.0% 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
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 Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-33 | 5 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
| SR-170 | 1 |
| US-11W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| Maynardville Hwy | 27 |
| SR-33 | 4 |
| SR-61E | 4 |
| Sharps Chapel Rd | 4 |
| Beard Valley Rd | 3 |
| Tn-61 | 3 |
| Butcher Ln | 2 |
| Hickory Valley Rd | 2 |
Luttrell at a glance
| Population | 1,086 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 276 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37779) | $51,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37779) | $157,837 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 6 | +144% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 4 | -43% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +112% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Luttrell
How common are truck crashes in Luttrell?
Since 2015, 72 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (40 injured, 7 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Luttrell?
NHTSA data shows SR-33 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Luttrell since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Luttrell?
September has the most truck crashes in Union County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Luttrell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Union County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How does Luttrell compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Union County records 28.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Luttrell?
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.