Linden, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linden: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Linden and Cass County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cass County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 432 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cass County compares with Texas
Cass County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cass County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cass County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Cass County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Cass County: 9.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Cass County has recorded 432 truck crashes since 2015, with 259 people injured and 45 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 34 truck crashes were reported in Linden since 2015; patterns below come from Cass County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Linden is US-59, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-155 (2), Fm 125 (1) and SR-8 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Linden fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cass County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 125 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cass County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 23 |
| Loop 59 | 18 |
| W 2000 Main St | 4 |
| W 1100 Main St | 3 |
| 100 59 Loop | 2 |
| 200 59 Loop | 2 |
| E 1402 1St St | 2 |
| E 400 Pinecrest Dr | 2 |
Linden at a glance
| Population | 1,812 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 513 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75563) | $52,565 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75563) | $122,855 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cass 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 | 36 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 35 | -2% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 35 | -0% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 38 | +10% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Linden
How many truck crashes happen in Linden?
Since 2015, 432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cass County (259 injured, 45 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Linden?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Linden since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Linden?
April has the most truck crashes in Cass County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linden?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cass County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Linden compared with Texas?
Cass County records 127.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Linden?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.