Oak Grove, Washington County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Grove, Washington County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Grove, Washington County 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).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 22 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 429 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 195 people were injured and 15 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Oak Grove, Washington County since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-81 leads within 10 miles of Oak Grove with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-11E (2), CR-A A Deakins Road (1) and CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr (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 Oak Grove, Washington County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washington County.
- Look at alternatives to I-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 23.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 3.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 7 |
| US-11E | 2 |
| CR-A A Deakins Road | 1 |
| CR-MOUNTAIN View Dr | 1 |
| Fordtown Rd | 1 |
| I-26 | 1 |
| SR-354 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-381 | 1 |
| SR-394 | 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 |
Oak Grove, Washington County at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 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 |
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 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 Oak Grove, Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Oak Grove, Washington County?
Since 2015, 429 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (195 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Oak Grove, Washington County?
I-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oak Grove since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Grove, Washington County?
January has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oak Grove, Washington County?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Oak Grove, Washington County 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 Oak Grove, Washington 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.