Grayson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grayson 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
12 of 1,050 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grayson County compares with Texas
Grayson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grayson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grayson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Grayson County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grayson County: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Grayson County has recorded 1,050 truck crashes since 2015, with 707 people injured and 62 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads in Grayson County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-82 (5), US-377 (4) and US-69 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Grayson County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 11 |
| US-82 | 5 |
| US-377 | 4 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| Fm 121 | 2 |
| Fm 691 | 2 |
| SR-289 | 2 |
| Fm 1753 | 1 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grayson County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 36 |
| US-69 | 6 |
| Fm 121 | 5 |
| N Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| S 1800 U S Highway 75 | 5 |
| S 3600 Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| Texoma Pkwy | 5 |
| Fm 1897 | 4 |
Grayson County at a glance
| Population | 150,532 |
| Land area | 932.8 sq mi |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $75,179 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grayson 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 | 58 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 52 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 65 | +25% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 101 | +55% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 58 to 101. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grayson County
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Questions fleets ask about Grayson County
How many truck crashes happen in Grayson County?
Grayson County has had 1,050 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 707 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Grayson County?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Grayson County: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grayson County?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grayson County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Grayson County compare with Texas?
Grayson County records 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grayson 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.