Columbia, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Columbia and Maury County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Maury County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 645 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maury County compares with Tennessee
Maury County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maury County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maury County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Maury County sits below Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Columbia at a glance: US-412 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Columbia: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 645 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maury County since 2015: 303 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 230 truck crashes were reported in Columbia since 2015; patterns below come from Maury County as a whole.
29% of truck crash reports in Maury 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 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-65 (2), SR-50 (2) and US-31 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Columbia fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Maury County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 4 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-50 | 2 |
| US-31 | 2 |
| US-43 | 2 |
| CR-BLUE Springs Rd | 1 |
| SR-396 | 1 |
| Us-412Br Sr-99 W 7th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maury County) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 154 |
| Nashville Hwy | 29 |
| Main St | 23 |
| SR-431 | 22 |
| Byp | 20 |
| Carters Creek Pke | 20 |
| Kedron Rd | 16 |
| Bear Creek Pke | 16 |
Columbia at a glance
| Population | 48,812 |
| Land area | 36.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,337 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maury 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 | 17 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 44 | +59% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 58 | +34% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Columbia
How common are truck crashes in Columbia?
Maury County has had 645 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 303 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Columbia?
US-412 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Columbia since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Columbia?
The worst month is September: 9.9% of truck crashes in Maury County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Columbia?
Since 2015, Maury County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Columbia compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Maury County has 48.0 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Columbia?
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.