Lone Oak, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Oak: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Oak and Hunt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hunt County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 1,225 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hunt County compares with Texas
Hunt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hunt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hunt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 87.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lone Oak: I-30 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Lone Oak.
Overview
Police reported 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hunt County since 2015: 798 people were injured and 59 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lone Oak since 2015; patterns below come from Hunt County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads within 10 miles of Lone Oak with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Fm 513 (2), SR-24 (2) and US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Lone Oak fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hunt County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Hunt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 3 |
| Fm 513 | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hunt County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 37 |
| Joe Ramsey Blvd | 27 |
| Wesley St | 18 |
| Lee St | 16 |
| E 600 Quinlan Pkwy | 8 |
| W Interstate 30 | 8 |
| Stonewall St | 7 |
| Ih 30 Hwy | 7 |
Lone Oak at a glance
| Population | 804 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 724 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75453) | $111,406 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75453) | $263,259 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hunt 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 | 54 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 60 | +12% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 70 | +15% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 128 | +84% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 54 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 128. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lone Oak
How many truck accidents are there in Lone Oak?
Hunt County has had 1,225 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 798 people and killing 59.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lone Oak?
I-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lone Oak since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lone Oak?
July has the most truck crashes in Hunt County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lone Oak?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Hunt County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Lone Oak compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hunt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lone Oak?
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.