Centerville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Centerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Centerville 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 runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Hickman County: 6.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 411 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hickman County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Centerville 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
The worst month is September with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Centerville is SR-50, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-48 (2).
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 Centerville fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-50, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hickman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-50 | 3 |
| SR-48 | 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 |
Centerville at a glance
| Population | 3,561 |
| Land area | 10.8 sq mi |
| Density | 331 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37137) | $55,893 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37137) | $170,363 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Centerville
How common are truck crashes in Centerville?
411 truck crashes have been reported in Hickman County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 203 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Centerville?
SR-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Centerville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Centerville?
Truck crashes in Hickman County peak in September, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Centerville?
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 Centerville compared with Tennessee?
Hickman County records 135.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Centerville?
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.