Lott, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lott: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lott and Falls County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Falls County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Falls County compares with Texas
Falls County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Falls County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Falls County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Falls County: 3.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Falls County. They injured 170 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Lott had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Falls County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Lott with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lott fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Falls County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-7, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-77 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Falls County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Live Oak St | 2 |
| N Highway 77 Hwy | 2 |
| Williams St | 2 |
| Business 6 Hwy | 1 |
| Cr 176 | 1 |
Lott at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 671 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76656) | $70,703 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76656) | $136,805 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Falls 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lott
How many truck accidents are there in Lott?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Falls County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 170 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lott?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lott since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lott?
Truck crashes in Falls County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lott?
Since 2015, Falls County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Lott compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Falls County records 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lott?
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.