Woodland Mills, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Woodland Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Woodland Mills 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 has lower values than Tennessee for after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Obion County: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Obion County has recorded 225 truck crashes since 2015, with 132 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Woodland Mills 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%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: US-45W (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 Woodland Mills fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-51, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% of truck crashes here, more than Tennessee; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 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 |
Woodland Mills at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 266 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38261) | $55,876 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38261) | $153,269 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Woodland Mills
How common are truck crashes in Woodland Mills?
Since 2015, 225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Obion County (132 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Woodland Mills?
NHTSA data shows US-51 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Woodland Mills since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Woodland Mills?
Truck crashes in Obion County peak in January, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Woodland Mills?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Obion County since 2015 (2.7% of truck crashes).
How does Woodland Mills compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
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 Woodland Mills?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.