Weakley County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Weakley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Weakley County compares with Tennessee
Weakley County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Weakley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Weakley County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.0 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 21.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 29% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Weakley County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Weakley County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 1.9% in Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Weakley County. They injured 64 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.9% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Weakley County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-190 (1), SR-22 (1), SR-431 (1), SR-89 (1) and US-45E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 3.4% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Weakley County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Weakley County.
- 2.6% 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
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 Weakley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Weakley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-190 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-431 | 1 |
| SR-89 | 1 |
| US-45E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Weakley County) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 13 |
| SR-45 | 9 |
| SR-43 | 6 |
| Palmersville Hwy | 4 |
| SR-124 | 4 |
| SR-190 | 4 |
| Ramp | 3 |
| Tn-22 | 3 |
Weakley County at a glance
| Population | 33,162 |
| Land area | 580.4 sq mi |
| Density | 57 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,371 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Weakley 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 | 3 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 7 | +133% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +49% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | -9% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Weakley County
ZIP codes in Weakley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Weakley County
How many truck accidents are there in Weakley County?
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Weakley County (64 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Weakley County?
Truck crashes in Weakley County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Weakley County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Weakley County since 2015, 3.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Weakley County compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
Weakley County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Weakley County?
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.