Bon Aqua Junction, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bon Aqua Junction: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bon Aqua Junction and Hickman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hickman County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Hickman County is lower on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Hickman County: 6.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hickman County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bon Aqua Junction since 2015; patterns below come from Hickman County as a whole.
78% of truck crash reports in Hickman 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 (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
6.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come SR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Bon Aqua Junction fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| SR-46 | 2 |
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 |
Bon Aqua Junction at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37025) | $77,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37025) | $265,630 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bon Aqua Junction
How many truck crashes happen in Bon Aqua Junction?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickman County (203 injured, 27 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bon Aqua Junction?
I-40 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bon Aqua Junction since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bon Aqua Junction?
The worst month is September: 12.9% of truck crashes in Hickman County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bon Aqua Junction?
Since 2015, Hickman County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bon Aqua Junction compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 135.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hickman County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bon Aqua Junction?
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.