Trenton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trenton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Trenton 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.
What stands out in Fannin County: 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.
With 56 truck crashes reported in Trenton 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.
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 (9). Next come US-69 (4), SR-160 (3) and SR-78 (3).
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 Trenton fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-121; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 9 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| SR-78 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Trenton at a glance
| Population | 852 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 455 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75490) | $92,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75490) | $361,477 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Trenton
How common are truck crashes in Trenton?
309 truck crashes have been reported in Fannin County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 201 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Trenton?
SR-121 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Trenton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trenton?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Fannin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trenton?
Since 2015, Fannin County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Trenton 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 Trenton?
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.