Wilson County, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson 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
18 of 1,442 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Tennessee
Wilson County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.9 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 8% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 31% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Wilson County sits below Tennessee on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Tennessee on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Wilson County: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 665 people were injured and 54 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 2.3% in Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Wilson County with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-231 (7), SR-109 (5) and US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 18 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Route planning tips for Wilson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.6% 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
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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 16 |
| US-231 | 7 |
| SR-109 | 5 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| CR-E Division St | 1 |
| CR-N Dickerson Chapel Rd | 1 |
| Eastgate Blvd | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| SR-265 | 1 |
| SR-267 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 581 |
| SR-109N | 85 |
| I-840 | 51 |
| Tn-109 | 49 |
| Murfreesboro Rd | 42 |
| E Division St | 40 |
| Hunters Point Pke | 23 |
| S Hartmann Dr | 22 |
Wilson County at a glance
| Population | 169,948 |
| Land area | 571.1 sq mi |
| Density | 298 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $96,155 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 21 | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 42 | +99% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 88 | +113% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 134 | +51% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 134 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilson County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilson County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson County?
1,442 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 665 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wilson County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes in Wilson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 18 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wilson County compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 71.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wilson County?
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.