Whitewright, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitewright: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Whitewright 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.
Grayson County at a glance: 2.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grayson County since 2015: 707 people were injured and 62 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 15 truck crashes were reported in Whitewright 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.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-121 leads within 10 miles of Whitewright with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-160 (3), US-69 (3) and SR-11 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Whitewright fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-121, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-121 | 6 |
| SR-160 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| US-121 | 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 |
Whitewright at a glance
| Population | 1,761 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 961 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75491) | $79,386 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75491) | $265,729 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Whitewright
How many truck crashes happen in Whitewright?
Since 2015, 1,050 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grayson County (707 injured, 62 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Whitewright?
NHTSA data shows SR-121 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Whitewright since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitewright?
June has the most truck crashes in Grayson County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Whitewright?
Since 2015, Grayson County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Whitewright compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 Whitewright?
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.