Southmayd, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Southmayd: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Southmayd 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Southmayd 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%.
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 2.8% 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 (6). Next come Fm 691 (2), US-82 (2) 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 Southmayd fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grayson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Grayson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 6 |
| Fm 691 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
| Mu-Texoma | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 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 |
Southmayd at a glance
| Population | 1,093 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 388 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75092) | $68,036 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75092) | $273,955 |
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 Southmayd
How common are truck crashes in Southmayd?
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 Southmayd?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Southmayd since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Southmayd?
The worst month is June: 10.2% of truck crashes in Grayson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Southmayd?
Garbage trucks were involved in 12 reported crashes in Grayson County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Southmayd compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 59.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Southmayd?
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.