Van Alstyne, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Van Alstyne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Van Alstyne 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. It runs above Texas on 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.
With 77 truck crashes reported in Van Alstyne 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
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 (9). Next come SR-121 (5), SR-5 (2) and CR-134 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Van Alstyne fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 9 |
| SR-121 | 5 |
| SR-5 | 2 |
| CR-134 | 1 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
| Fm 121 | 1 |
| Fm 902 | 1 |
| Fm455 | 1 |
| SR-289 | 1 |
| US-5 | 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 |
Van Alstyne at a glance
| Population | 7,220 |
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,300 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75495) | $111,563 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75495) | $399,425 |
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 Van Alstyne
How common are truck crashes in Van Alstyne?
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 Van Alstyne?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Van Alstyne: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Van Alstyne?
Truck crashes in Grayson County peak in June, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Van Alstyne?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne?
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.