Freestone County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freestone 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 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Freestone County compares with Texas
Freestone County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Freestone County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Freestone County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 319.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 38.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Freestone County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Freestone County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Freestone County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 469 people injured and 43 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads in Freestone County with 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-79 (3), US-84 (2) and CR-258 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Freestone County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Freestone County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-45 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.6% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Freestone County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Freestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 16 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-258 | 1 |
| Fm 1365 | 1 |
| Fm 488 | 1 |
| Fm488 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Freestone County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 8 |
| S 198 Ih 45 Fwy | 7 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| E 400 Commerce St | 3 |
| E 700 Commerce St | 3 |
| S 211 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| US-79 | 3 |
| Hwy 79 West Way | 2 |
Freestone County at a glance
| Population | 20,645 |
| Land area | 877.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,438 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Freestone 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 49 | +73% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 56 | +14% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 68 | +22% | 3.8 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 68. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Freestone County
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Questions fleets ask about Freestone County
How common are truck crashes in Freestone County?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Freestone County (469 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Freestone County?
I-45 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Freestone County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freestone County?
August has the most truck crashes in Freestone County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Freestone County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Freestone County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Freestone County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Freestone County has 319.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Freestone County?
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.