Savoy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Savoy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Savoy 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
The headline for Fannin County: 10.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Fannin County has recorded 309 truck crashes since 2015, with 201 people injured and 34 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Savoy since 2015, this page uses Fannin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-121 (2), US-82 (2) and SR-11 (1).
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 Savoy fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fannin County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-121 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| 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 |
Savoy at a glance
| Population | 849 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,067 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75479) | $74,803 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75479) | $211,176 |
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 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 Savoy
How many truck accidents are there in Savoy?
Fannin County has had 309 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 201 people and killing 34.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Savoy?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Savoy since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Savoy?
Truck crashes in Fannin County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Savoy?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Savoy compared with Texas?
Fannin County records 65.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Savoy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.