Tennessee Truck Accident Statistics (2026)
Tennessee recorded an estimated 150 large-truck crash fatalities in recent FARS/FMCSA data, ranking #10 of 51 US jurisdictions. The state's busiest freight corridors — I-40 and I-24 — see disproportionately high truck crash rates.
Tennessee large-truck crash data
| Estimated annual large-truck fatalities | ~150 |
|---|---|
| National fatality rank | #10 of 51 |
| Highest-risk corridors | I-40, I-24, I-65, I-75, I-81 |
Where crashes concentrate in Tennessee
Truck traffic — and truck crashes — concentrate along Tennessee's major freight corridors, including I-40, I-24, I-65, I-75, I-81, and near its largest metro areas: Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many truck accident fatalities occur in Tennessee each year?+
Recent FARS/FMCSA data suggests approximately 150 large-truck crash fatalities annually in Tennessee, though figures vary year to year.
What highways in Tennessee have the most truck accidents?+
I-40, I-24, I-65, I-75, I-81 carry the heaviest commercial truck traffic in the state and see a correspondingly higher concentration of truck crashes.