Whitesboro, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitesboro: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitesboro 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 sits below Texas 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% 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 35 truck crashes reported in Whitesboro since 2015, this page uses Grayson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-377 (3), CR-219 (1) and Fm 2383 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Whitesboro fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-82 | 4 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| CR-219 | 1 |
| Fm 2383 | 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 |
Whitesboro at a glance
| Population | 4,145 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,241 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76273) | $82,021 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76273) | $244,664 |
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. 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 Whitesboro
How many truck accidents are there in Whitesboro?
Grayson County has had 1,050 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 707 people and killing 62.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Whitesboro?
US-82 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Whitesboro since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Whitesboro?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Whitesboro?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grayson County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whitesboro compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Grayson County has 59.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Whitesboro?
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.