Watertown, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Watertown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Watertown 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Watertown 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%.
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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 Watertown is I-40, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-70 (2), SR-267 (1) and US-70N (1).
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 Watertown 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.
- 3.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-267 | 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 |
Watertown at a glance
| Population | 1,642 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,139 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37184) | $83,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37184) | $346,933 |
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. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Watertown
How many truck accidents are there in Watertown?
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (665 injured, 54 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Watertown?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Watertown: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Watertown?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Watertown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Watertown 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 Watertown?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.