Warren County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren 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
3 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Warren County compares with Tennessee
Warren County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Warren County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Warren County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 23.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 60% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 4.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Warren County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Warren County at a glance: 16.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Tennessee: 3.9).
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Warren County since 2015: 82 people were injured and 19 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-70S leads in Warren County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-8 (2), CR-MT View Industrial Dr (1) and CR-SHELBYVILLE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Warren County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-70S, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Warren County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Warren County) |
|---|---|
| US-70S | 4 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-MT View Industrial Dr | 1 |
| CR-SHELBYVILLE Rd | 1 |
| CR-WHEELER Rd | 1 |
| SR-287 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Warren County) |
|---|---|
| Manchester Hwy | 14 |
| Smithville Hwy | 8 |
| US-70S | 7 |
| Sparta Hwy | 7 |
| Harrison Ferry Rd | 7 |
| Tn-55 | 6 |
| Senator Jerry Cooper Hwy | 5 |
| Shelbyville Rd | 5 |
Warren County at a glance
| Population | 43,619 |
| Land area | 432.7 sq mi |
| Density | 101 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,080 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Warren 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | +0% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 10 | +5% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Warren County
ZIP codes in Warren County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Warren County
How many truck accidents are there in Warren County?
Since 2015, 119 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Warren County (82 injured, 19 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Warren County?
Since 2015, US-70S has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Warren County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warren County?
The worst month is October: 15.1% of truck crashes in Warren County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Warren County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warren County compare with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Warren County has 23.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Warren County?
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.