Humboldt, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Humboldt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Humboldt 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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Gibson County is lower 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.
Humboldt at a glance: US-45W 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Humboldt.
Overview
Police reported 183 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gibson County since 2015: 111 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Humboldt since 2015; patterns below come from Gibson County as a whole.
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
Truck crashes peak in September (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.7% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Humboldt is US-45W, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-OLD Jackson Rd (1), CR-OLD Medina Rd (1) and SR-54 (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 Humboldt 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gibson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45W | 4 |
| CR-OLD Jackson Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD Medina Rd | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
| US-45 | 1 |
| US-45E | 1 |
| US-70A | 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 |
Humboldt at a glance
| Population | 7,852 |
| Land area | 10.4 sq mi |
| Density | 757 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38343) | $58,260 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38343) | $161,088 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Humboldt
How many truck accidents are there in Humboldt?
183 truck crashes have been reported in Gibson County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 111 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Humboldt?
US-45W had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Humboldt since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Humboldt?
September has the most truck crashes in Gibson County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Humboldt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Gibson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Humboldt compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 30.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Gibson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Humboldt?
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.