Marlin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marlin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marlin 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 sits below Texas on 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.
What stands out in Falls County: 3.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 324 crashes involving commercial trucks in Falls County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Marlin since 2015; patterns below come from Falls County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Marlin with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 147 (1) and SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Marlin 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 6 |
| Fm 147 | 1 |
| SR-6 | 1 |
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 |
Marlin at a glance
| Population | 5,572 |
| Land area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,234 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76661) | $41,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76661) | $66,112 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marlin
How many truck accidents are there in Marlin?
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 Marlin?
NHTSA data shows SR-7 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marlin since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marlin?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Falls County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marlin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Falls County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Marlin compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Falls County has 153.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marlin?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.