Paris, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paris: 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
6 of 243 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Paris compares with Texas
Paris against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Paris stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Paris | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 47% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 34% below the state |
Paris has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Paris: 1 in 45 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.2%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Paris has recorded 243 truck crashes since 2015, with 125 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-271 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-286 (3), Fm 1497 (1) and Jackson St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Paris fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-271; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Paris
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 5 |
| SR-286 | 3 |
| Fm 1497 | 1 |
| Jackson St | 1 |
| Sl-286 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Paris) |
|---|---|
| Clarksville St | 21 |
| Lamar Ave | 16 |
| N 3200 Main St | 6 |
| N 2400 Main St | 6 |
| N 4200 Main St | 5 |
| N 2500 Main St | 4 |
| Fm 79 | 4 |
| Nw 500 286 Loop | 3 |
Paris at a glance
| Population | 25,037 |
| Land area | 35.2 sq mi |
| Density | 711 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Paris 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 12 | -12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 21 | +71% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paris
How many truck crashes happen in Paris?
Paris has had 243 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 125 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Paris?
NHTSA data shows US-271 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Paris since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paris?
Truck crashes in Paris peak in March, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Paris?
Since 2015, Paris has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Paris compared with Texas?
Paris records 82.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Paris?
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.