West Tawakoni, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Tawakoni: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Tawakoni 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for West Tawakoni: SR-34 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Tawakoni since 2015.
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.
West Tawakoni had 0 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
2.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-34 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 513 (1), SR-276 (1) and US-69 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for West Tawakoni fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-34 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 3 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
| SR-276 | 1 |
| US-69 | 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 |
West Tawakoni at a glance
| Population | 2,187 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 775 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 54 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 West Tawakoni
How common are truck crashes in West Tawakoni?
1,225 truck crashes have been reported in Hunt County since 2015, with 59 deaths and 798 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Tawakoni?
NHTSA data shows SR-34 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Tawakoni since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Tawakoni?
The worst month is July: 9.4% of truck crashes in Hunt County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Tawakoni?
Since 2015, Hunt County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in West Tawakoni compare with Texas?
Hunt County records 87.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Tawakoni?
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.