Troy, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troy 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Obion County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Obion County since 2015: 132 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Troy had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Obion County numbers.
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%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015 were spread across roads: US-45W (2) and US-51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.7% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Troy fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 27.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Tennessee.
- With 5.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Tennessee), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Obion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-45W | 2 |
| US-51 | 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 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 1,407 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,045 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38260) | $49,139 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38260) | $120,530 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How many truck crashes happen in Troy?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Obion County (132 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy?
The worst month is January: 13.3% of truck crashes in Obion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Troy?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Obion County since 2015, 2.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Troy compared with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 64.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Obion County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Troy?
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.