Oak Point, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oak Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oak Point and Denton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Denton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.4 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Denton County compares with Texas
Denton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Denton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Denton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 32% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Denton County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Oak Point: US-377 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Oak Point.
Overview
Denton County has recorded 4,557 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,174 people injured and 105 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
Oak Point had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Denton County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-377 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by I-35E (5), I-35 (4) and US-380 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 55 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.9, vs 2.4 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Oak Point fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Denton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-377, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Denton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 9 |
| I-35E | 5 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| US-380 | 4 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| SR-288 | 2 |
| Dallas Pkwy Toll Road | 1 |
| Fm 2931 | 1 |
| Fm 423/Main St | 1 |
| Fm 428 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Denton County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 160 |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | 118 |
| I-35E | 82 |
| SR-114 | 46 |
| Main St | 45 |
| Sh 121 | 42 |
| Sh 114 | 40 |
| President George Bush Turnpike | 31 |
Oak Point at a glance
| Population | 6,826 |
| Land area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,166 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75068) | $126,635 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75068) | $407,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Denton 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 | 205 | — | 5.9 |
| 2000s | 256 | +25% | 7.2 |
| 2010s | 292 | +14% | 4.8 |
| 2020s | 414 | +42% | 8.4 |
In the 1990s about 205 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 414. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 8.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oak Point
How many truck accidents are there in Oak Point?
Since 2015, 4,557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Denton County (2,174 injured, 105 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oak Point?
NHTSA data shows US-377 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oak Point since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oak Point?
Truck crashes in Denton County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oak Point?
Since 2015, Denton County has reported 55 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oak Point compared with Texas?
Denton County records 37.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oak Point?
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.