Sherman, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman: 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
1 of 327 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sherman compares with Texas
Sherman against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherman | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Sherman sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Sherman at a glance: 3.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 327 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sherman since 2015: 217 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Fm 691 (2), Fm 902 (1) and Mu-Texoma (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Sherman fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sherman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 7 |
| Fm 691 | 2 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
| Mu-Texoma | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-69 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherman) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 10 |
| Texoma Pkwy | 5 |
| S 3600 Us 75 Hwy | 5 |
| US-82 | 3 |
| N 5400 Us 75 Hwy | 3 |
| S 6900 Us 75 Hwy | 3 |
| S 3500 Us 75 Hwy | 3 |
| S 3600 Sam Rayburn Fwy | 3 |
Sherman at a glance
| Population | 50,229 |
| Land area | 46.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,081 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherman 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 | 16 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 18 | +9% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | +69% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sherman
How common are truck crashes in Sherman?
Sherman has had 327 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sherman?
US-75 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sherman since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sherman?
The worst month is January: 10.1% of truck crashes in Sherman happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sherman?
Since 2015, Sherman has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sherman compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 55.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sherman, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sherman?
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.