Denison, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Denison: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Denison and Grayson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grayson County numbers.
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 runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Grayson County at a glance: 2.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grayson County since 2015: 707 people were injured and 62 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Denison had 141 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Grayson County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, 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 within 10 miles of Denison with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 691 (2), US-69 (2) and Fm 1753 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Denison fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.8% 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
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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 5 |
| Fm 691 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Fm 1753 | 1 |
| Mu-Texoma | 1 |
| SR-289 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Denison at a glance
| Population | 26,446 |
| Land area | 29.0 sq mi |
| Density | 911 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75020) | $71,605 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75020) | $204,080 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 58 a year in the 1990s and 101 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Denison
How many truck crashes happen in Denison?
Grayson County has had 1,050 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 707 people and killing 62.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Denison?
US-75 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Denison since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Denison?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Denison?
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 Denison 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 Denison?
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.