Leonard, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leonard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leonard 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Fannin County at a glance: 10.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 309 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Fannin County. They injured 201 people and killed 34.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Leonard since 2015; patterns below come from Fannin County as a whole.
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.
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
SR-121 leads within 10 miles of Leonard with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-160 (3), SR-11 (2) and US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Leonard fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-121 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Fannin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 5 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
| US-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 |
Leonard at a glance
| Population | 2,203 |
| Land area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Density | 962 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75452) | $69,479 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75452) | $276,308 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Leonard
How many truck accidents are there in Leonard?
Fannin County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 34.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Leonard?
NHTSA data shows SR-121 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leonard since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Leonard?
October has the most truck crashes in Fannin County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Leonard?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Leonard 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 Leonard?
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.