Log Cabin, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Log Cabin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Log Cabin 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.
Henderson County at a glance: 1.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Log Cabin 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%.
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Log Cabin since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-198 (3), US-175 (3), Fm 59 (1), Rm 3054 (1) and SR-19 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Log Cabin fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 |
| Fm 59 | 1 |
| Rm 3054 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 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 |
Log Cabin at a glance
| Population | 855 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 817 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75156) | $60,867 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75156) | $197,124 |
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 Log Cabin
How many truck crashes happen in Log Cabin?
Henderson County has had 546 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 29.
When do most truck crashes happen in Log Cabin?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in April, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Log Cabin?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Log Cabin compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Henderson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Log Cabin?
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.