Marshall, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marshall: 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
4 of 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall compares with Texas
Marshall against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 30% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Marshall has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marshall: US-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Marshall: 13 since 2015.
Overview
Marshall has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Marshall is US-59, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-20 (10), SR-390 (2) and Fm 2625 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Marshall fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Marshall
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 13 |
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-390 | 2 |
| Fm 2625 | 1 |
| Fm 31 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| I-20 | 6 |
Marshall at a glance
| Population | 24,263 |
| Land area | 29.8 sq mi |
| Density | 815 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 27 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.5 |
| 2010s | 18 | -34% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 24 | +35% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marshall
How many truck crashes happen in Marshall?
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall (160 injured, 10 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marshall?
US-59 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Marshall since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall?
Truck crashes in Marshall peak in September, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Marshall?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Marshall since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Marshall compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Marshall records 104.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Marshall?
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.