Ravenna, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ravenna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ravenna 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). Where it is 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
Fannin County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 34 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Ravenna since 2015, this page uses Fannin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Ravenna happened on Fm 273 (2), SR-78 (2), Fm 78 (1), SR-121 (1) and US-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Ravenna fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 273 | 2 |
| SR-78 | 2 |
| Fm 78 | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Ravenna at a glance
| Population | 192 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75476) | $57,697 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75476) | $257,091 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ravenna
How many truck crashes happen in Ravenna?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 201 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ravenna?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ravenna?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Fannin County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Ravenna compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Fannin County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ravenna?
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.