Troy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troy: 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
0 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Troy compares with Texas
Troy against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Troy stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Troy | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 522.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Troy is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Troy at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Troy since 2015: 134 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Troy is I-35, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-36 (4), SR-317 (2) and US-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Troy since 2015.
Route planning tips for Troy fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Troy.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; 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
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 Troy
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 12 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| SR-317 | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| Fm 107/Eddy Gatesvilles Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 107/Eddy-Gatesville Pkwy | 1 |
| Fm 935 | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Troy) |
|---|---|
| Cotton Gin Rd | 9 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| N 15000 Ih 35 | 3 |
| S 1600 Ih 35 | 3 |
| N 100 Ih 35 Hwy | 3 |
| S 1200 Central Ave | 3 |
| S 1300 Ih 35 | 3 |
| N 12000 Interstate 35 | 3 |
Troy at a glance
| Population | 3,427 |
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Density | 736 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76579) | $85,480 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76579) | $234,486 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Troy 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 | — | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | — | — | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 17 | — | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -12% | 7.6 |
From the 2010s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troy
How common are truck crashes in Troy?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Troy since 2015, with 8 deaths and 134 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Troy?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Troy since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Troy?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Troy happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troy?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Troy since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Troy compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 522.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Troy, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Troy?
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.