Eustace, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eustace: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eustace 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 sits below Texas on 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.
Eustace at a glance: SR-198 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Eustace.
Overview
Police reported 546 crashes involving commercial trucks in Henderson County since 2015: 429 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Eustace since 2015, this page uses Henderson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eustace is SR-198, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-175 (3), Rm 3054 (1) and SR-274 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Eustace fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-198 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
Eustace at a glance
| Population | 1,153 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 394 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75124) | $79,083 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75124) | $256,023 |
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. 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 Eustace
How common are truck crashes in Eustace?
Henderson County has had 546 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 29.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eustace?
SR-198 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eustace since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eustace?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eustace?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eustace compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Henderson County has 53.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eustace?
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.