Dayton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dayton: 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 228 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dayton compares with Texas
Dayton against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dayton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dayton | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 196.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Dayton has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Dayton: US-90 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Dayton.
Overview
Since 2015, 228 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dayton. They injured 140 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dayton is US-90, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-321 (3), SR-99 (3) and Fm 1413 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Dayton fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dayton.
- Where you can, review stops along US-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 30.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Dayton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 5 |
| SR-321 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| Fm 1413 | 2 |
| Fm 1960 | 2 |
| Fm 2100 | 2 |
| Brown Rd | 1 |
| CR-BOHEMIAN Hall Rd | 1 |
| Fm 686 | 1 |
| Fm1960 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dayton) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 31 |
| Sh 146 | 15 |
| Fm 1960 | 8 |
| Sh 321 | 5 |
| Fm 1409 | 3 |
| Fm 686 | 2 |
| E 200 90 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 90 Hwy | 2 |
Dayton at a glance
| Population | 9,752 |
| Land area | 30.7 sq mi |
| Density | 318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77535) | $84,497 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77535) | $222,838 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dayton 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 | 6 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 10 | +82% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | +103% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dayton
How many truck accidents are there in Dayton?
228 truck crashes have been reported in Dayton since 2015, with 12 deaths and 140 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dayton?
US-90 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dayton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dayton?
Truck crashes in Dayton peak in March, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dayton?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dayton since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dayton compare with Texas?
Dayton records 196.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dayton?
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.