Iron City, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iron City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iron City and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
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 has lower values than Tennessee for 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% in the 6–10 am morning rush, against 21.8% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wayne County. They injured 40 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Iron City since 2015, this page uses Wayne County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
66% of truck crash reports in Wayne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (15.1%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-227 leads within 10 miles of Iron City with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-11 (1), SR-64 (1) and US-43 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.8%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Iron City fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-227 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.5% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-227 | 2 |
| CR-11 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| US-43 | 1 |
| Us-Sr 13 | 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 |
Iron City at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38463) | $58,059 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38463) | $144,069 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Iron City
How many truck crashes happen in Iron City?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 40 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Iron City?
SR-227 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Iron City since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Iron City?
The worst month is April: 13.2% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Iron City?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wayne County since 2015, 2.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Iron City compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 59.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wayne County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Iron City?
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.