ZIP 38551 (Celina, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 38551: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clay County, 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
5 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clay County compares with Tennessee
Clay County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clay County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.2 | 60.1 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.7% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 4.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 14.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 58.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.9% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Clay County has lower values than Tennessee for crashes per 100k residents / yr. It runs above Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clay County: 1 in 11 crashes involve a garbage truck (5 since 2015), vs 1.9% across Tennessee.
Overview
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clay County. They injured 27 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 87 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 58.7% of truck crashes, against 40.5% across Tennessee.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 14.6% of truck crashes.
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 2.3% across Tennessee.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 38551 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-51 (2) and SR-52 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 10.4% share (Tennessee: 1.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 38551 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clay County.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Tennessee; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clay County) |
|---|---|
| Clay County Hwy | 17 |
| Gainesboro Hwy | 4 |
| Tompkinsville Hwy | 3 |
| Clementsville Rd | 2 |
| Happy Springs Rd | 2 |
| Mccormick Ridge Rd | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| Bakerton Rd | 1 |
ZIP 38551 at a glance
| Population | 4,477 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,821 |
| Median home value | $130,927 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clay 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 | 1 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 3 | +200% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | +10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 38551
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 38551?
48 truck crashes have been reported in Clay County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 27 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 38551?
The worst month is March: 20.8% of truck crashes in Clay County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 38551?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Clay County since 2015 (10.4% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 38551 compare with Tennessee for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clay County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 38551?
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.