Tool, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tool: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tool 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.
The headline for Tool: SR-198 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Tool since 2015.
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.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Tool since 2015; patterns below come from Henderson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-198 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: Fm 85 (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 Tool fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-198; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 2 |
| Fm 85 | 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 |
Tool at a glance
| Population | 2,380 |
| Land area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Density | 663 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 |
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 Tool
How many truck crashes happen in Tool?
Since 2015, 546 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Henderson County (429 injured, 29 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tool?
Since 2015, SR-198 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Tool: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tool?
April has the most truck crashes in Henderson County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Tool?
Since 2015, Henderson County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Tool compared with Texas?
Henderson County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tool?
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.