Hickman, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hickman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hickman and Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Smith County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 421 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Smith County compares with Tennessee
Smith County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Smith County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 175.8 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.7% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.6% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Smith County sits below Tennessee on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Smith County: 4.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 2.3% in Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 421 crashes involving commercial trucks in Smith County since 2015: 193 people were injured and 24 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Hickman since 2015, this page uses Smith County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
67% of truck crash reports in Smith County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Hickman fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Smith County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 4.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Smith County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 331 |
| Gordonsville Hwy | 12 |
| Exit Ramp 254 | 7 |
| Dixon Springs Hwy | 6 |
| Cookeville Hwy | 5 |
| Grant Hwy | 4 |
| Lebanon Hwy | 4 |
| Alexandria Hwy | 3 |
Hickman at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38567) | $100,368 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38567) | $359,862 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Smith 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 | 11 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 16 | +53% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 26 | +60% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +61% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 42 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hickman
How many truck accidents are there in Hickman?
Since 2015, 421 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Smith County (193 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hickman?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hickman: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hickman?
The worst month is February: 10.5% of truck crashes in Smith County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hickman?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Smith County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hickman compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Smith County has 175.8 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hickman?
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.