Waskom, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waskom: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waskom and Harrison County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harrison County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Harrison County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Harrison County at a glance: 1 in 204 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Harrison County has recorded 1,544 truck crashes since 2015, with 947 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 57 truck crashes reported in Waskom since 2015, this page uses Harrison County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Waskom is I-20, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-79 (5), CR-BUNCOMBE Road (1) and CR-JEFFERSON Paige Rd (1).
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 Waskom fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Harrison County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| US-79 | 5 |
| CR-BUNCOMBE Road | 1 |
| CR-JEFFERSON Paige Rd | 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 |
Waskom at a glance
| Population | 1,942 |
| Land area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Density | 725 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 70 a year in the 1990s and 136 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waskom
How many truck accidents are there in Waskom?
Harrison County has had 1,544 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 947 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Waskom?
I-20 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Waskom since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waskom?
The worst month is June: 10.5% of truck crashes in Harrison County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Waskom?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Harrison County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Waskom compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 182.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harrison County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waskom?
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.