Rives, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rives: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rives and Obion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Obion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Obion County compares with Tennessee
Obion County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Obion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Obion County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.3 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Obion County sits below Tennessee on after dark. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Obion County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Obion County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rives since 2015, this page uses Obion County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
48% of truck crash reports in Obion County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
5.1% 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 Rives is US-51, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-45W (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.7% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for Rives fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Obion County.
- Check whether your routes use US-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter 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 Obion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-51 | 4 |
| US-45W | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Obion County) |
|---|---|
| N Hwy 51 | 31 |
| US-51 | 19 |
| N Everett Blvd | 9 |
| S Hwy 51 | 9 |
| W Reelfoot Av | 8 |
| S Hwy 45 | 6 |
| Pleasant Hill Rd | 5 |
| SR-184 | 5 |
Rives at a glance
| Population | 246 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 713 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38253) | $69,954 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Obion 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 | 9 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | +36% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 21 | +35% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rives
How common are truck crashes in Rives?
Obion County has had 225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 132 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rives?
Since 2015, US-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rives: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rives?
Truck crashes in Obion County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rives?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Obion County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rives compared with Tennessee?
Obion County records 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rives?
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.