Hickman County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hickman 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
1 of 411 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hickman County compares with Tennessee
Hickman County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hickman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hickman County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hickman County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hickman County: 6.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hickman County. They injured 203 people and killed 27.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Hickman County with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-48 (3) and SR-50 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.9% in Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Hickman County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickman County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.0% 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
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 Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-50 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hickman County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 303 |
| SR-100 | 12 |
| Tn-100 | 12 |
| SR-50 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 6 |
| SR-48N | 5 |
| Tn-50 | 5 |
| Exit 148 | 4 |
Hickman County at a glance
| Population | 25,859 |
| Land area | 612.5 sq mi |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,051 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hickman 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | +19% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 25 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 38 | +54% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hickman County
ZIP codes in Hickman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hickman County
How many truck accidents are there in Hickman County?
Hickman County has had 411 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hickman County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Hickman County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hickman County?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Hickman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hickman County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hickman County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hickman County compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 135.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hickman County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hickman 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.