Martin, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Martin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Martin and Weakley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Weakley County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Tennessee, Weakley County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Weakley County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Weakley County has recorded 118 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
Only 22 truck crashes were reported in Martin since 2015; patterns below come from Weakley County as a whole.
49% of truck crash reports in Weakley County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (11.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Martin since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-22 (1), SR-431 (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 Martin fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-431 | 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 |
Martin at a glance
| Population | 10,989 |
| Land area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Density | 886 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Martin
How common are truck crashes in Martin?
118 truck crashes have been reported in Weakley County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 64 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Martin?
The worst month is October: 13.6% of truck crashes in Weakley County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Martin?
Since 2015, Weakley County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Martin compare with Tennessee?
Weakley County records 31.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 60.1 across Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Martin?
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.