Harrison County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harrison County: 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
7 of 1,544 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harrison County compares with Texas
Harrison County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harrison County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harrison County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 182.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Harrison County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Harrison County: 1 in 204 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.5%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,544 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harrison County. They injured 947 people and killed 71.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Harrison County is I-20, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (13), SR-390 (2) and SR-43 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Harrison County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harrison County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 24 |
| US-59 | 13 |
| SR-390 | 2 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-4501 | 1 |
| Fm 2625 | 1 |
| Fm 31 | 1 |
| Fm 9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harrison County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 42 |
| Victory Dr | 16 |
| N 300 East End Blvd | 10 |
| S 2100 East End Blvd | 9 |
| Ernest F Smith Pkwy | 8 |
| N 900 East End Blvd | 8 |
| Loop 390 | 7 |
| Karnack Hwy | 7 |
Harrison County at a glance
| Population | 71,370 |
| Land area | 900.1 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,026 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harrison 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 | 70 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 91 | +30% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 118 | +30% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 136 | +15% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 70 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 136. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harrison County
ZIP codes in Harrison County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harrison County
How many truck crashes happen in Harrison County?
1,544 truck crashes have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 947 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Harrison County?
I-20 had 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Harrison County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Harrison County?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Harrison County?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harrison County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Harrison County compare with Texas?
Harrison County records 182.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harrison County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.