Gibson, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gibson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gibson and Gibson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gibson County numbers.
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 sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Gibson: US-45W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibson: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 183 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gibson County. They injured 111 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Gibson had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gibson County numbers.
44% of truck crash reports in Gibson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 am, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
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 within 10 miles of Gibson is US-45W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-45E (2), CR-CADES Atwood Rd (1) and CR-OLD Medina Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Gibson fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gibson County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-45W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45W | 4 |
| US-45E | 2 |
| CR-CADES Atwood Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Medina Rd | 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 at a glance
| Population | 372 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 609 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38338) | $56,250 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gibson
How common are truck crashes in Gibson?
Gibson County has had 183 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 111 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gibson?
NHTSA data shows US-45W with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gibson since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gibson?
September has the most truck crashes in Gibson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gibson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gibson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Gibson compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gibson County has 30.4 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gibson?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.