Knox County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Knox County: 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
0 of 52 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Texas
Knox County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 64% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Knox County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Knox County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Knox County. They injured 22 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 82 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 19.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 32.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-277 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Knox County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Knox County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-82, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Knox County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 3 |
| US-277 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| S 700 3Rd Ave | 2 |
| E 100 Main St | 1 |
| E 400 Main St | 1 |
| E 82 Hwy | 1 |
| Ne 277 Hwy | 1 |
| S 400 Central Ave | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Knox County at a glance
| Population | 3,255 |
| Land area | 850.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,504 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +5% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | -3% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | +29% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Knox County
ZIP codes in Knox County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Knox County
How many truck crashes happen in Knox County?
Since 2015, 52 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Knox County (22 injured, 7 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Knox County?
US-82 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Knox County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County?
Truck crashes in Knox County peak in May, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Knox County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Knox County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Knox County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Knox County has 136.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Knox County?
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.