Caney City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caney City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caney City 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Henderson County: 1.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Caney City had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Henderson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Caney City happened on SR-198 (3), US-175 (3), Rm 3054 (1), SR-274 (1) and SR-334 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Caney City fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Henderson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-198 | 3 |
| US-175 | 3 |
| Rm 3054 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 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 |
Caney City at a glance
| Population | 205 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 178 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75163) | $60,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75163) | $242,907 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caney City
How many truck crashes happen in Caney City?
Since 2015, 546 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (429 injured, 29 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Caney City?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in April, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caney City?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does Caney City compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caney City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.