Dickson, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dickson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dickson and Dickson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dickson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 633 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dickson County compares with Tennessee
Dickson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dickson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dickson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dickson County has lower values than Tennessee for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Dickson County: 1 in 116 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 633 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dickson County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
With 168 truck crashes reported in Dickson since 2015, this page uses Dickson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
55% of truck crash reports in Dickson 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 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dickson is I-40, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-46 (2) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Dickson fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dickson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dickson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 351 |
| I-840 | 18 |
| SR-46S | 17 |
| SR-48S | 13 |
| SR-48N | 12 |
| Tn-48 | 12 |
| SR-70W | 11 |
| SR-46 | 11 |
Dickson at a glance
| Population | 16,878 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 823 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dickson 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 | 20 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 27 | +36% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 57 | +40% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 57 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dickson
How many truck accidents are there in Dickson?
Since 2015, 633 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dickson County (295 injured, 24 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dickson?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dickson since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dickson?
August has the most truck crashes in Dickson County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dickson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Dickson County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dickson compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 91.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dickson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dickson?
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.