Howe, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Howe: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Howe 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 |
Compared with Texas, Grayson County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: 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
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.
With 63 truck crashes reported in Howe since 2015, this page uses Grayson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
2.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-5 (2), Fm 121 (1) and Fm 902 (1).
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 Howe 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.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 6 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| Fm 121 | 1 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-289 | 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 |
Howe at a glance
| Population | 3,667 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 735 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75459) | $71,228 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75459) | $252,649 |
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. 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 Howe
How common are truck crashes in Howe?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Howe?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Howe since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Howe?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Grayson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Howe?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Grayson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Howe compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grayson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Howe?
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.