Quinlan, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Quinlan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Quinlan 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.
Hunt County at a glance: 2.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Hunt County has recorded 1,225 truck crashes since 2015, with 798 people injured and 59 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Quinlan had 35 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hunt County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.4% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Quinlan since 2015: I-30 (4), SR-34 (4), SR-276 (2), Fm 1565 (1) and Fm 1903 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Quinlan fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hunt County.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 4 |
| SR-276 | 2 |
| Fm 1565 | 1 |
| Fm 1903 | 1 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
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 |
Quinlan at a glance
| Population | 1,561 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,207 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75474) | $64,103 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75474) | $189,293 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Quinlan
How common are truck crashes in Quinlan?
Since 2015, 1,225 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hunt County (798 injured, 59 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Quinlan?
Truck crashes in Hunt County peak in July, with 9.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Quinlan?
Since 2015, Hunt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Quinlan compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hunt County has 87.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Quinlan?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.