Bailey, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bailey: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bailey and Fannin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Fannin County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Fannin County is lower 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.
What stands out in Fannin County: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in 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.
Bailey had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Fannin County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-121 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-11 (2), US-69 (2) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Bailey fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-121 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 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 |
Bailey at a glance
| Population | 241 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 606 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75413) | $48,750 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bailey
How common are truck crashes in Bailey?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 201 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bailey?
SR-121 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bailey since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bailey?
October has the most truck crashes in Fannin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bailey?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fannin County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does Bailey compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Fannin County records 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bailey?
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.