Franklin County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Franklin 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
1 of 212 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Texas
Franklin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 165.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 11.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 51% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 38.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Franklin County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Franklin County at a glance: June the month with the most truck crashes: 15.6% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 212 crashes involving commercial trucks in Franklin County since 2015: 129 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 15.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
2.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Franklin County since 2015: I-30 (3) and Fm 21 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Franklin County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 3 |
| Fm 21 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 3 |
| Fm 21 | 2 |
| Holbrook St | 2 |
| King John Blvd | 2 |
| S 900 37 Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 37 | 2 |
| W 147 I 30 Fwy | 2 |
| E 200 Main St | 1 |
Franklin County at a glance
| Population | 10,912 |
| Land area | 284.4 sq mi |
| Density | 38 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,067 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 9 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 17 | +59% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 17 | +0% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 17 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Franklin County
ZIP codes in Franklin County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Franklin County
How common are truck crashes in Franklin County?
212 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 129 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Franklin County?
The worst month is June: 15.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Franklin County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Franklin County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Franklin County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 165.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Franklin 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.