Jonesborough, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jonesborough: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jonesborough 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 195 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Jonesborough since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-11E had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-107 (2), CR-A A Deakins Road (1) and CR-DRY Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 4.9%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Their busiest month is May, with 29% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jonesborough fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Check whether your routes use US-11E, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 23.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-11E | 3 |
| SR-107 | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-DRY Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-LEESBURG Rd | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 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 |
Jonesborough at a glance
| Population | 6,746 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,236 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37659) | $71,110 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37659) | $257,050 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jonesborough
How many truck accidents are there in Jonesborough?
Washington County has had 429 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 195 people and killing 15.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jonesborough?
US-11E had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jonesborough since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jonesborough?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in January, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jonesborough?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (4.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Jonesborough compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 26.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washington County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jonesborough?
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.