Athens, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Athens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Athens and Henderson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Henderson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Athens: US-175 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Athens: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 123 truck crashes were reported in Athens since 2015; patterns below come from Henderson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-175 leads within 10 miles of Athens with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-19 (2), Fm 1616 (1) and Fm 59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Athens 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 6 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| Fm 1616 | 1 |
| Fm 59 | 1 |
| Fm 804 | 1 |
| Rm 3054 | 1 |
| US-175G | 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 |
Athens at a glance
| Population | 13,575 |
| Land area | 17.8 sq mi |
| Density | 761 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75752) | $70,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75752) | $240,979 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 51. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Athens
How many truck accidents are there in Athens?
Since 2015, 546 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (429 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Athens?
US-175 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Athens since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Athens?
The worst month is April: 10.8% of truck crashes in Henderson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Athens?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Athens compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Athens?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.