Troup, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Troup: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Troup 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Cherokee County: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 453 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cherokee County since 2015: 259 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Troup since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
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-135 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-64 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Troup fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-135; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-135 | 3 |
| SR-64 | 2 |
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 |
Troup at a glance
| Population | 2,141 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 871 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75789) | $83,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75789) | $177,337 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Troup
How common are truck crashes in Troup?
Since 2015, 453 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (259 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Troup?
SR-135 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Troup since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Troup?
August has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Troup?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Cherokee County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does Troup compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Cherokee County records 73.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Troup?
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.