Pottsboro, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pottsboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pottsboro 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.
What stands out in Grayson County: 2.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Grayson County has recorded 1,050 truck crashes since 2015, with 707 people injured and 62 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Pottsboro since 2015; patterns below come from Grayson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pottsboro is US-75, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 691 (2), US-69 (2) and Fm 1753 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pottsboro fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (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 |
Pottsboro at a glance
| Population | 2,780 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 881 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75076) | $76,919 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75076) | $276,313 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 58 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 101. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pottsboro
How many truck crashes happen in Pottsboro?
1,050 truck crashes have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, with 62 deaths and 707 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pottsboro?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pottsboro: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pottsboro?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pottsboro?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Pottsboro compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Grayson County records 59.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pottsboro?
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.