Jefferson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jefferson and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Marion County is lower on 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 154 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 106 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 51 truck crashes were reported in Jefferson since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 43.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-49 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Marion County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jefferson 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
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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| 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 |
Jefferson at a glance
| Population | 1,996 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 449 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75657) | $49,466 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75657) | $119,925 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson
How many truck accidents are there in Jefferson?
Marion County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 106 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jefferson?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jefferson: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson?
The worst month is March: 12.3% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Jefferson compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 134.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jefferson?
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.