Crime & Safety Report for 5461 Buffalo Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

Review crime and safety information near 5461 Buffalo Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-26

$439,900 | 4 bd | 3 ba | 2,792 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 29 offenders within 5 miles and 69 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

29 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 5461 Buffalo Valley Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

29 Registered Offenders Nearby
12 Rape
19 Child Involved
13 Assault
3 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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RICHARDSON, MATTHEW DOUGLAS

36 years old

Child Involved

Rapist

Violent

1543 PIPPIN ROAD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38501
3.9 Medium
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COPE, EDDIE WILLIAM

61 years old

Violent

148 PROSPERITY DRIVE COOKEVILLE, TN, 38501
1.8 Medium
Offender photo

GOMEZ, FRANCISCO

72 years old

4251 VERBLE SHERRELL ROAD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
4.8 Medium
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SANTIAGO, DAVID

45 years old

Child Involved

3664 BURGESS FALLS ROAD COOKEVILLE, TN, 38506
4 Medium
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SMITH, JAMES RAY

62 years old

Rapist

Violent

11317A OLD BAXTER ROAD SILVER POINT, TN, 38582
4.8 Medium

69 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

69 Crime & Incidents by Severity
6 Severe
9 Medium
8 Low
46 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Traffic

07/14/2026 04:21 PM

Gainesboro Hwy, Baxter, TN 38544

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a vehicle crashed into a tree near the 1500 block of Gainesboro Highway in Baxter, with multiple units responding to the scene.

Traffic

07/10/2026 12:52 PM

Gainesboro Hwy, Baxter, TN 38544

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash near Gainesboro Highway in Baxter, Tennessee, involving a black Toyota and a black Ford F-150 on the shoulder of the road.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 01:34 PM

S Willow Ave Suite 101, Cookeville, TN 38501

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, medical responders are transporting a 20-year-old male from a residence near S Willow Avenue for evaluation after bright red blood was noted following catheterization by his (person_name withheld). The patient's vital signs are stable and transport is non-emergency with an ETA of about 6 to 8 minutes to Cookeville.

Medical Emergency

07/02/2026 12:44 AM

Gainesboro Hwy, Baxter, TN 38544

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency lift assist was reported near Gainesboro Highway. Units responded and one unit reported clear and on scene.

Medical Emergency

06/30/2026 10:12 PM

County Farm Rd, Cookeville, TN 38501

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a report of a 64-year-old female who was weak and unable to stand near County Farm Road. Deputies were serving a warrant at the scene and confirmed it was safe for EMS to enter. The patient appeared to be on FaceTime with her son when responders arrived.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Cornerstone Elementary1.5 mi
Baxter Primary1.6 mi
Upperman Middle School1.7 mi
Upperman High School1.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

Is 5461 Buffalo Valley Rd in a low-crime area?

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Why are traffic and medical calls shown separately from crime?

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