Greenville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 300 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greenville compares with Texas
Greenville against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greenville stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greenville | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Greenville is lower on morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Greenville at a glance: 1 in 47 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.1%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 300 crashes involving commercial trucks in Greenville since 2015: 174 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come US-69 (4), SR-66 (3) and SR-224 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Greenville fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 1.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Greenville
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 12 |
| US-69 | 4 |
| SR-66 | 3 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| Fm 1565 | 1 |
| Fm 1903 | 1 |
| Fm 36 | 1 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greenville) |
|---|---|
| Joe Ramsey Blvd | 27 |
| Wesley St | 18 |
| Lee St | 16 |
| I-30 | 9 |
| Ih 30 Hwy | 7 |
| Stonewall St | 7 |
| Jack Finney Blvd | 5 |
| I 30 Hwy | 3 |
Greenville at a glance
| Population | 34,355 |
| Land area | 32.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,064 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75402) | $77,877 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75402) | $274,529 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greenville 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 | 19 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 13 | -28% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 29 | +119% | 4.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 29 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Greenville
How many truck crashes happen in Greenville?
300 truck crashes have been reported in Greenville since 2015, with 11 deaths and 174 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Greenville?
I-30 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Greenville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greenville?
Truck crashes in Greenville peak in May, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Greenville?
Since 2015, Greenville has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Greenville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 74.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Greenville, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Greenville?
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.