Duval County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Duval County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 92 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Duval County compares with Texas
Duval County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Duval County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Duval County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 37.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Duval County sits below Texas on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Duval County: 12.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Duval County. They injured 64 people and killed 11.
That averages about one truck crash every 47 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-44 (4), SR-359 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Duval County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 2.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Duval County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Duval County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| SR-44 | 4 |
| SR-359 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Duval County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| E 1100 Riley St | 1 |
| E 700 Riley St | 1 |
| N 100 North Norton St | 1 |
| W 100 Riley St | 1 |
| W 200 Riley St | 1 |
| W 300 Riley St | 1 |
| W 800 Gravis Ave | 1 |
Duval County at a glance
| Population | 9,585 |
| Land area | 1,793.5 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,909 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Duval 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | -6% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 11 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 8 | -26% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 8. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Duval County
ZIP codes in Duval County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Duval County
How many truck accidents are there in Duval County?
Since 2015, 92 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Duval County (64 injured, 11 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Duval County?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Duval County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Duval County?
The worst month is January: 10.9% of truck crashes in Duval County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Duval County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Duval County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Duval County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Duval County has 80.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Duval County?
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.