Leona, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Leona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Leona and Leon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Leon County numbers.
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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
What stands out in Leon County: 1 in 244 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Leon County has recorded 772 truck crashes since 2015, with 429 people injured and 52 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Leona since 2015, this page uses Leon County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-45 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). After it: CR-GREENBRIAR Rd (1) and Fm-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Leona fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; 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 Leon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 9 |
| CR-GREENBRIAR Rd | 1 |
| Fm-39 | 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 |
Leona at a glance
| Population | 164 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 74 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75850) | $130,742 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75850) | $196,281 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Leona
How common are truck crashes in Leona?
Leon County has had 772 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 429 people and killing 52.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Leona?
NHTSA data shows I-45 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Leona since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Leona?
June has the most truck crashes in Leon County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Leona?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Leon County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Leona compared with Texas?
Leon County records 394.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Leona?
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.