Payne Springs, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Payne Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Payne Springs 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.
Payne Springs at a glance: SR-198 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Payne Springs: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Henderson County has recorded 546 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Payne Springs since 2015, this page uses Henderson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-198 leads within 10 miles of Payne Springs with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Rm 3054 (1), SR-274 (1) and SR-334 (1).
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 Payne Springs fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Henderson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-198 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 |
| Rm 3054 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-334 | 1 |
| US-175 | 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 |
Payne Springs at a glance
| Population | 772 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 365 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. 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 Payne Springs
How many truck crashes happen in Payne Springs?
546 truck crashes have been reported in Henderson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 429 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Payne Springs?
Since 2015, SR-198 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Payne Springs: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Payne Springs?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Payne Springs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Henderson County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Payne Springs compared with Texas?
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 Payne Springs?
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.