Poynor, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Poynor: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Poynor 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.
Poynor at a glance: US-175 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Poynor.
Overview
Since 2015, 546 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Henderson County. They injured 429 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Poynor 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-175 leads within 10 miles of Poynor with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-155 (2) and Fm 804 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Poynor fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-175 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-175 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| Fm 804 | 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 |
Poynor at a glance
| Population | 290 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75782) | $60,000 |
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 Poynor
How many truck accidents are there in Poynor?
Since 2015, 546 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (429 injured, 29 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Poynor?
Since 2015, US-175 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Poynor: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Poynor?
Truck crashes in Henderson County peak in April, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Poynor?
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 Poynor compared 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 Poynor?
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.