White County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in White 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 88 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How White County compares with Tennessee
White County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where White County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | White County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 38% below the state |
Compared with Tennessee, White County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
White County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in White County. They injured 39 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (1.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.9% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in White County happened on US-70 (2) and US-70S (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for White County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in White County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in White County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in White County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
| US-70S | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (White County) |
|---|---|
| Crossville Hwy | 11 |
| Old Kentucky Rd | 6 |
| Smithville Hwy | 5 |
| Spencer Hwy | 4 |
| W Bockman Way | 4 |
| Memorial Hwy | 3 |
| N Spring St | 3 |
| Roberts Matthews Hwy | 3 |
White County at a glance
| Population | 29,108 |
| Land area | 376.7 sq mi |
| Density | 77 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in White 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 6 | +21% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | +22% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in White County
ZIP codes in White County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about White County
How common are truck crashes in White County?
Since 2015, 88 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in White County (39 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in White County?
Truck crashes in White County peak in June, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in White County?
Since 2015, White County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How does White County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, White County has 25.3 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in White County?
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.