Ector, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ector: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ector 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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Fannin County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 309 crashes involving commercial trucks in Fannin County since 2015: 201 people were injured and 34 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Ector 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.7%).
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). After it: US-69 (3), SR-78 (2) and US-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Ector fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 4 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 273 | 1 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Ector at a glance
| Population | 790 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 673 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75439) | $64,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75439) | $143,086 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ector
How common are truck crashes in Ector?
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 Ector?
NHTSA data shows SR-121 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ector since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Ector?
Truck crashes in Fannin County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ector?
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 Ector compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fannin County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ector?
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.