Dyersburg, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dyersburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dyersburg and Dyer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dyer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dyer County compares with Tennessee
Dyer County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dyer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dyer County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.7 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Dyer County sits below Tennessee on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dyer County: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dyer County. They injured 143 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
Dyersburg had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dyer County numbers.
57% of truck crash reports in Dyer County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.2% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
US-51 leads within 10 miles of Dyersburg with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-155 (2), SR-104 (1) and US-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Dyersburg fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dyer County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-51; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment 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 Dyer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 3 |
| I-155 | 2 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dyer County) |
|---|---|
| I-155 | 55 |
| SR-412 | 18 |
| N Highway 51 | 15 |
| SR-51S | 14 |
| US-51 | 12 |
| SR-210N | 10 |
| Lake Rd | 7 |
| US-412 | 7 |
Dyersburg at a glance
| Population | 15,915 |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi |
| Density | 919 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38024) | $57,061 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38024) | $179,284 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dyer 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 | 14 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 21 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 22 | +4% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dyersburg
How many truck crashes happen in Dyersburg?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dyer County (143 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dyersburg?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dyersburg since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dyersburg?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Dyer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dyersburg?
Since 2015, Dyer County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Dyersburg compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 65.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dyer County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dyersburg?
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.