Central, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Central: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Central and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
21 of 429 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Tennessee
Washington County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Washington County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark. It runs above Tennessee on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 22 crashes involve a garbage truck (21 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 429 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Central since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Central is US-11E, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (1), Fordtown Rd (1) and SR-354 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.9% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Their busiest month is May, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Central fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-11E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 23.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.2% 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
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-362 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| US-19E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 43 |
| I-26 Us-23 Interstate Hwy | 31 |
| I-26 | 9 |
| SR-11 | 8 |
| Sr-381 N State Of Franklin Rd | 7 |
| I-26 Us-23 19W Sr-36 Inter Hwy | 6 |
| Boones Creek Rd | 5 |
| W Market St | 5 |
Central at a glance
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37601) | $50,686 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37601) | $213,699 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 10 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +124% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 32 | +39% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 39 | +24% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Central
How many truck crashes happen in Central?
429 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 195 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Central?
US-11E had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Central since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Central?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Central?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Central compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 26.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Central?
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.