Wrigley, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wrigley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wrigley 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.
What stands out in 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.
Wrigley had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hickman County numbers.
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Wrigley with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-46 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Wrigley 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.
- 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| 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 |
Wrigley at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37098) | $63,371 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37098) | $233,859 |
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 Wrigley
How many truck crashes happen in Wrigley?
Since 2015, 411 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hickman County (203 injured, 27 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wrigley?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wrigley since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wrigley?
September has the most truck crashes in Hickman County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wrigley?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hickman County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wrigley 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 Wrigley?
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.