Fannin County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fannin 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
7 of 309 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fannin County compares with Texas
Fannin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fannin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fannin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Fannin County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fannin County: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 309 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fannin County since 2015: 201 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
0.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Fannin County is SR-121, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-78 (4), US-82 (4) and Fm 273 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Fannin County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 6 |
| SR-78 | 4 |
| US-82 | 4 |
| Fm 273 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| US-121 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fannin County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 121 | 4 |
| N 10000 121 Hwy | 3 |
| N 2000 Sh 121 | 3 |
| SR-82 | 3 |
| Sh 78 | 3 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| W 1200 Sam Rayburn Dr | 3 |
| Hwy 11 Hwy | 2 |
Fannin County at a glance
| Population | 38,650 |
| Land area | 877.9 sq mi |
| Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,060 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Fannin 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +11% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | +76% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fannin County
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Questions fleets ask about Fannin County
How many truck accidents are there in Fannin County?
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fannin County (201 injured, 34 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fannin County?
SR-121 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Fannin County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fannin County?
Truck crashes in Fannin County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fannin County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fannin County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Fannin County has 65.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fannin County?
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.