Celina, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Celina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Celina and Clay County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clay County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Tennessee
Clay County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clay County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clay County at a glance: 1 in 11 garbage-truck share of crashes is 8.7%, against 1.9% for Tennessee.
Overview
Clay County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 27 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 87 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Celina since 2015; patterns below come from Clay County as a whole.
62% of truck crash reports in Clay County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 20.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 58.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 14.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Celina since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-51 (2) and SR-52 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 10.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Celina fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Clay County Hwy | 17 |
| Gainesboro Hwy | 4 |
| Tompkinsville Hwy | 3 |
| Clementsville Rd | 2 |
| Happy Springs Rd | 2 |
| Mccormick Ridge Rd | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bakerton Rd | 1 |
Celina at a glance
| Population | 1,424 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 773 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38551) | $39,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38551) | $130,927 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +10% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Celina
How many truck crashes happen in Celina?
Clay County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 27 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Celina?
March has the most truck crashes in Clay County, 20.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Celina?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (10.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Celina compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Celina?
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.