Lebanon, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lebanon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lebanon and Wilson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
18 of 1,442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Tennessee
Wilson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wilson County: 3.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilson County. They injured 665 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 681 truck crashes were reported in Lebanon since 2015; patterns below come from Wilson County as a whole.
30% of truck crash reports in Wilson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lebanon is I-40, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-231 (6), SR-109 (5) and US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Lebanon fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.6% 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
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 14 |
| US-231 | 6 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-E Division St | 1 |
| Eastgate Blvd | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
| US-70N | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 581 |
| SR-109N | 85 |
| I-840 | 51 |
| Tn-109 | 49 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 42 |
| E Division St | 40 |
| Hunters Point Pke | 23 |
| S Hartmann Dr | 22 |
Lebanon at a glance
| Population | 51,501 |
| Land area | 40.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 21 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +99% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 88 | +113% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 134 | +51% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 134. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lebanon
How many truck accidents are there in Lebanon?
Wilson County has had 1,442 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 665 people and killing 54.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lebanon?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lebanon: 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lebanon?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lebanon?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Lebanon compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lebanon?
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.