Dodd City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dodd City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dodd City 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 |
Fannin County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fannin County at a glance: 10.8 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fannin County. They injured 201 people and killed 34.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dodd City since 2015; patterns below come from Fannin County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Dodd City is US-82, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-78 (2), Fm 273 (1) and SR-121 (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 Dodd City fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Fm 273 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 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 |
Dodd City at a glance
| Population | 402 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 227 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75438) | $101,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75438) | $241,687 |
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 Dodd City
How many truck accidents are there in Dodd City?
Fannin County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 34.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dodd City?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dodd City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dodd City?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dodd City?
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 Dodd City compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Fannin County has 65.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dodd City?
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.