Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County and Cooke County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cooke County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 691 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cooke County compares with Texas
Cooke County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cooke County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cooke County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Cooke County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Ridge: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 691 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cooke County since 2015: 351 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County since 2015, this page uses Cooke County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
1.2% 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 Oak Ridge is I-35, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-82 (4), CR-219 (1) and Fm 2383 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooke County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cooke County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 6 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| CR-219 | 1 |
| Fm 2383 | 1 |
| Fm 371 | 1 |
| Grand Ave | 1 |
| US-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cooke County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 16 |
| US-82 | 7 |
| E 3400 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 4 |
| Brewer Ln | 3 |
| E 800 Us Highway 82 Hwy | 3 |
| W 900 Us Highway 82 | 3 |
| E 100 Division St | 2 |
| E 1000 Us Hwy 82 Hwy | 2 |
Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County at a glance
| Population | 296 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,619 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cooke 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | +52% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 49 | +46% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 69 | +41% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 69 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County?
691 truck crashes have been reported in Cooke County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 351 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County?
January has the most truck crashes in Cooke County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County?
Since 2015, Cooke County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 133.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cooke County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oak Ridge Town, Cooke County?
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.