Gray, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gray: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gray 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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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).
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 22 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.5%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 195 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Gray since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by US-11E (2), CR-A A Deakins Road (1) and Fordtown Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (29%).
Route planning tips for Gray fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-81 | 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 |
Gray at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37615) | $77,525 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37615) | $292,717 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gray
How many truck accidents are there in Gray?
Washington County has had 429 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gray?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gray since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gray?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gray?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
How does Gray compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Washington County records 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gray?
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.