Floyd County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Floyd County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Floyd County compares with Texas
Floyd County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Floyd County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Floyd County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Floyd County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Floyd County at a glance: 12.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Floyd County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Floyd County happened on Fm 2301 (1), SR-207 (1) and US-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Floyd County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Floyd County fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Floyd County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2301 | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Floyd County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 788 | 2 |
| E 100 Houston St | 1 |
| E 62 70 Hwy | 1 |
| E 900 Locust St | 1 |
| E Houston St | 1 |
| N 600 12Th St | 1 |
| U S Highway 70 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Floyd County at a glance
| Population | 5,042 |
| Land area | 992.1 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Floyd 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -35% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +3% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | -15% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Floyd County
ZIP codes in Floyd County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Floyd County
How many truck crashes happen in Floyd County?
Since 2015, 48 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Floyd County (36 injured, 5 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Floyd County?
November has the most truck crashes in Floyd County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Floyd County?
Since 2015, Floyd County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Floyd County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Floyd County has 84.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Floyd County?
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.