Statesville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Statesville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Statesville 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 1,442 truck crashes since 2015, with 665 people injured and 54 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Statesville had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wilson County numbers.
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
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Statesville since 2015: SR-267 (1) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Statesville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-267 | 1 |
| US-70 | 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 |
Statesville at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37016) | $64,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37016) | $308,554 |
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 Statesville
How many truck accidents are there in Statesville?
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (665 injured, 54 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Statesville?
The worst month is August: 11.0% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Statesville?
Since 2015, Wilson County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Statesville compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Statesville?
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.