Mount Juliet, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Juliet: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Juliet 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.
Mount Juliet at a glance: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Mount Juliet per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.6 vs 2.0).
Overview
Police reported 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 665 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 193 truck crashes reported in Mount Juliet since 2015, this page uses Wilson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mount Juliet is I-40, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-109 (5), SR-45 (3) and Bell Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Mount Juliet fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 3.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
| SR-45 | 3 |
| Bell Rd | 2 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-E Division St | 1 |
| Eastgate Blvd | 1 |
| Mu-Bell Rd | 1 |
| Mu-John Hager Rd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 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 |
Mount Juliet at a glance
| Population | 44,066 |
| Land area | 26.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,683 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 Mount Juliet
How common are truck crashes in Mount Juliet?
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (665 injured, 54 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mount Juliet?
I-40 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Mount Juliet since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mount Juliet?
August has the most truck crashes in Wilson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mount Juliet?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Mount Juliet compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Juliet?
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.