Bullard, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bullard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bullard and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 453 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Texas
Cherokee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 86% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Cherokee County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 453 truck crashes since 2015, with 259 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Bullard had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Cherokee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (9.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-155 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-TLWY49 (1), Fm2661 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Bullard fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-155 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
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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 2 |
| CR-TLWY49 | 1 |
| Fm2661 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| E 2000 Rusk St | 4 |
| N 1000 Jackson St | 4 |
| S 1600 Jackson St | 4 |
| E 100 Rusk St | 3 |
| E 600 Rusk St | 3 |
| Frankston St | 3 |
| S 2000 Jackson St | 3 |
| S 300 Jackson St | 3 |
Bullard at a glance
| Population | 5,070 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75757) | $91,165 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75757) | $275,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 45 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 44 | -3% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 36 | -17% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 41 | +12% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bullard
How common are truck crashes in Bullard?
453 truck crashes have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 259 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bullard?
SR-155 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bullard since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bullard?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in August, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bullard?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bullard compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 73.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cherokee County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bullard?
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.