Collinwood, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Collinwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Collinwood and Wayne County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wayne County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wayne County compares with Tennessee
Wayne County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wayne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wayne County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 18% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Wayne County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Wayne County: 37.5% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Tennessee: 21.8%).
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wayne County since 2015: 40 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Collinwood had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wayne County numbers.
66% of truck crash reports in Wayne County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 38.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 15.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Collinwood since 2015: SR-13 (2) and SR-227 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.8% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Collinwood fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 37.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Tennessee; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Wayne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-13 | 2 |
| SR-227 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wayne County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 9 |
| Waynesboro Hwy | 8 |
| Lawrenceburg Hwy | 8 |
| Savannah Hwy | 6 |
| Tn-13 | 6 |
| Main Sts | 5 |
| Sixty-Nine Hwy | 5 |
| Chisholm Rd | 4 |
Collinwood at a glance
| Population | 903 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 38450) | $42,887 |
| Median home value (ZIP 38450) | $104,116 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wayne 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 9 | +29% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +22% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Collinwood
How common are truck crashes in Collinwood?
Since 2015, 106 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wayne County (40 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Collinwood?
The worst month is April: 13.2% of truck crashes in Wayne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Collinwood?
Since 2015, Wayne County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Collinwood compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wayne County has 59.2 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Collinwood?
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.