Van Buren County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Buren County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Van Buren County compares with Tennessee
Van Buren County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Van Buren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Van Buren County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Van Buren County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Van Buren County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Van Buren County. They injured 15 people and killed 1.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 154 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 14.3% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Van Buren County since 2015: SR-111 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Van Buren County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Van Buren County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.9% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Van Buren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Van Buren County) |
|---|---|
| SR-111 | 13 |
| SR-30 | 5 |
| Cane Creek Cummingsville Rd | 2 |
| Old State Highway 111 | 2 |
| Tn-111 | 2 |
| Andrew K Parker Rd | 1 |
| Pine Grove Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Van Buren County at a glance
| Population | 6,686 |
| Land area | 273.4 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,899 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Van Buren 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 2 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | +14% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Van Buren County
ZIP codes in Van Buren County
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Questions fleets ask about Van Buren County
How common are truck crashes in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Buren County?
Truck crashes in Van Buren County peak in February, with 14.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Van Buren County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Van Buren County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Van Buren County compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Van Buren County has 35.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Van Buren County?
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.