Marion County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marion 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 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Texas
Marion County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 134.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 36.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Marion County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Marion County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 154 truck crashes since 2015, with 106 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Marion County is US-59, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-155 (2) and SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Marion County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Marion County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-155 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Walcott St | 16 |
| S 100 Walcott St | 5 |
| S 500 Walcott St | 2 |
| S 549 Walcott St | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| W 100 Broadway St | 2 |
| Avinger Cut Off Rd | 1 |
| E 100 Jefferson St | 1 |
Marion County at a glance
| Population | 9,704 |
| Land area | 380.9 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,466 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 12 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | -16% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 10 | +6% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 16 | +54% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 16 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Marion County
ZIP codes in Marion County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Marion County
How common are truck crashes in Marion County?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 106 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Marion County?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Marion County: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Marion County?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marion County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Marion County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Marion County records 134.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Marion County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.