Daingerfield, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Daingerfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Daingerfield and Morris County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morris County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 174 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morris County compares with Texas
Morris County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morris County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morris County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 122.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 26% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Morris County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Morris County at a glance: 1 in 41 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morris County. They injured 102 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Daingerfield had 14 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morris County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Daingerfield happened on Fm 161 (2), US-259 (2) and SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Daingerfield fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 161 | 2 |
| US-259 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morris County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| Broadnax St | 2 |
| E 300 Watson Blvd | 2 |
| Linda Dr | 2 |
| Sh 49 | 2 |
| Broadnax Street | 1 |
| E 300 Cj Wise Pkwy | 1 |
| E 800 Main St | 1 |
Daingerfield at a glance
| Population | 2,534 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,032 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75638) | $66,579 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75638) | $118,965 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morris 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 | 14 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 12 | -8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 16 | +24% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 15 | -3% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Daingerfield
How many truck crashes happen in Daingerfield?
Morris County has had 174 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Daingerfield?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Daingerfield?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Daingerfield compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Morris County has 122.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Daingerfield?
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.