Wayne County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wayne 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 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Tennessee
Wayne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Wayne County at a glance: 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, vs 21.8% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.5% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
1.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wayne County since 2015: SR-13 (2), SR-227 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Wayne County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 9 |
| Waynesboro Hwy | 8 |
| Lawrenceburg Hwy | 8 |
| Savannah Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-13 | 6 |
| Main Sts | 5 |
| Sixty-Nine Hwy | 5 |
| Chisholm Rd | 4 |
Wayne County at a glance
| Population | 15,974 |
| Land area | 734.1 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,215 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +29% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +22% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wayne County
ZIP codes in Wayne County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wayne County
How many truck accidents are there in Wayne County?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 40 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wayne County?
Truck crashes in Wayne County peak in April, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wayne County?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Wayne County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wayne County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.