Lone Star, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lone Star: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lone Star 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 |
Morris County sits below Texas 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 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Morris County has recorded 174 truck crashes since 2015, with 102 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lone Star since 2015; patterns below come from Morris County as a whole.
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
SR-155 leads within 10 miles of Lone Star with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 161 (2), SR-11 (1) and US-259 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Lone Star fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-155, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Morris County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-155 | 3 |
| Fm 161 | 2 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| US-259 | 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 |
Lone Star at a glance
| Population | 1,407 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 711 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lone Star
How common are truck crashes in Lone Star?
Since 2015, 174 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morris County (102 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lone Star?
Since 2015, SR-155 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lone Star: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lone Star?
Truck crashes in Morris County peak in February, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lone Star?
Since 2015, Morris County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lone Star compare with Texas?
Morris County records 122.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lone Star?
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.