Henderson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Henderson 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 546 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Henderson County compares with Texas
Henderson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Henderson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Henderson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 13% below the state |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Henderson County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Henderson County: US-175 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Henderson County.
Overview
Police reported 546 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
1.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-175 leads in Henderson County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-198 (3), SR-155 (2) and SR-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Henderson County fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-175, 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
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 8 |
| SR-198 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-INDIANOLA Road | 1 |
| Fm 1616 | 1 |
| Fm 2613 | 1 |
| Fm 59 | 1 |
| Fm 804 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Henderson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 31 | 6 |
| N 1600 Palestine St | 5 |
| W 3400 Corsicana St | 4 |
| W 6000 Dallas Hwy | 4 |
| E 1400 Tyler St | 3 |
| E 700 Corsicana St | 3 |
| Ne 2000 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
| Nw 1500 Jed Robinson Loop | 3 |
Henderson County at a glance
| Population | 87,467 |
| Land area | 873.8 sq mi |
| Density | 100 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,545 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Henderson 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 | 33 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 41 | +22% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 40 | -2% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 51 | +28% | 3.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 33 a year in the 1990s and 51 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Henderson County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Henderson County
How many truck crashes happen in Henderson County?
546 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 429 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Henderson County?
Since 2015, US-175 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Henderson County: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Henderson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Henderson County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Henderson County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Henderson 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.