Leon County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leon 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
3 of 772 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Leon County compares with Texas
Leon County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Leon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Leon County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 394.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 63% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Leon County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Leon County at a glance: 2.1× yearly fatal truck crashes in Leon County: 1.8 in 2016–19, 3.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 772 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Leon County. They injured 429 people and killed 52.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 34.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Leon County is I-45, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-79 (9), Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd (1) and Fm 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Leon County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-45, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 13 |
| US-79 | 9 |
| Fm 1146/Cr-Long Hollow Rd | 1 |
| Fm 3 | 1 |
| Fm 39 | 1 |
| Fm-39 | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-75 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Leon County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 62 |
| US-79 | 17 |
| Sh 7 | 14 |
| W 2400 Commerce St | 6 |
| Fm 39 | 5 |
| W 2600 Commerce St | 4 |
| Us 79 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1600 Commerce St | 2 |
Leon County at a glance
| Population | 16,698 |
| Land area | 1,073.2 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,636 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Leon 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 | 28 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 40 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 56 | +38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 67 | +20% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Leon County
ZIP codes in Leon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Leon County
How many truck accidents are there in Leon County?
Leon County has had 772 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 52.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Leon County?
I-45 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Leon County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Leon County?
The worst month is June: 11.1% of truck crashes in Leon County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Leon County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Leon County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Leon County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Leon County has 394.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leon County?
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.