Angelina County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Angelina 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 957 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Angelina County compares with Texas
Angelina County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Angelina County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Angelina County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 92.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Angelina County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Angelina County at a glance: 1 in 56 crashes involve a garbage truck (18 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 957 crashes involving commercial trucks in Angelina County since 2015: 596 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Angelina County is US-69, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (6), SR-103 (4) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
18 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Angelina County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Angelina County.
- Check whether your routes use US-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Angelina County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Angelina County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 11 |
| US-59 | 6 |
| SR-103 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| Fm 1270 | 1 |
| Fm 1669 | 1 |
| Fm 1818 | 1 |
| Fm 842 | 1 |
| SR-147 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Angelina County) |
|---|---|
| Ellen Trout Dr | 23 |
| S 4000 First St | 16 |
| US-59 | 14 |
| Atkinson Dr | 12 |
| S 5500 First St | 10 |
| S 4100 First St | 10 |
| S 2600 Medford Dr | 10 |
| S 2100 First St | 10 |
Angelina County at a glance
| Population | 88,094 |
| Land area | 797.9 sq mi |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,107 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Angelina 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 | 101 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | -23% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 75 | -4% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 88 | +17% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 101 to 88. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Angelina County
ZIP codes in Angelina County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Angelina County
How common are truck crashes in Angelina County?
957 truck crashes have been reported in Angelina County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 596 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Angelina County?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Angelina County: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in Angelina County?
The worst month is October: 10.8% of truck crashes in Angelina County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Angelina County?
Since 2015, Angelina County has reported 18 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Angelina County compared with Texas?
Angelina County records 92.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Angelina 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.