Gibson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 183 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gibson County compares with Tennessee
Gibson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gibson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gibson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.4 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 49% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Gibson County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Gibson County: US-45E 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Gibson County.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gibson County. They injured 111 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 am than at any other hour (12.6%).
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Gibson County is US-45E, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-45W (2), CR-CADES Atwood Rd (1) and SR-104 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Gibson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| US-45E | 3 |
| US-45W | 2 |
| CR-CADES Atwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| Us-70Abp-79Bp Sr-366 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gibson County) |
|---|---|
| Milan Hwy | 10 |
| S First St | 9 |
| Trenton Hwy | 8 |
| US-45W | 6 |
| Dyersburg Hwy | 5 |
| N Highway 45 Byp | 5 |
| SR-187 | 5 |
| Hwy 45 Byp | 4 |
Gibson County at a glance
| Population | 51,422 |
| Land area | 602.7 sq mi |
| Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,940 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gibson 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 10 | +85% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +27% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +28% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gibson County
ZIP codes in Gibson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gibson County
How common are truck crashes in Gibson County?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 111 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gibson County?
NHTSA data shows US-45E with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Gibson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County?
Truck crashes in Gibson County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibson County?
Since 2015, Gibson County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Gibson County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gibson County?
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.