Gladeville, TN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gladeville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gladeville and Wilson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilson County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Wilson County at a glance: 3.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Overview
Police reported 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilson County since 2015: 665 people were injured and 54 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Gladeville since 2015; patterns below come from Wilson County as a whole.
30% of truck crash reports in Wilson County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.5% for Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
3.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gladeville is I-40, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-231 (5), SR-109 (4) and CR-COUCHVILLE Pk (1).
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 Gladeville fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| US-231 | 5 |
| SR-109 | 4 |
| CR-COUCHVILLE Pk | 1 |
| CR-E Division St | 1 |
| Eastgate Blvd | 1 |
| I-840 | 1 |
| Mu-John Hager Rd | 1 |
| Mu-Threet Industrial Rd | 1 |
| SR-102 | 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 |
Gladeville at a glance
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 37122) | $112,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 37122) | $484,054 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 134. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gladeville
How many truck crashes happen in Gladeville?
Since 2015, 1,442 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wilson County (665 injured, 54 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gladeville?
I-40 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gladeville since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gladeville?
Truck crashes in Wilson County peak in August, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gladeville?
18 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gladeville compared with Tennessee?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilson County has 71.9 truck crashes a year; Tennessee has 60.1.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gladeville?
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.