Nacogdoches County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nacogdoches 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
9 of 769 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nacogdoches County compares with Texas
Nacogdoches County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nacogdoches County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nacogdoches County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 100.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 67% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Nacogdoches County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Nacogdoches County: US-59 16 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Nacogdoches County.
Overview
Nacogdoches County has recorded 769 truck crashes since 2015, with 451 people injured and 49 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
0.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (16). It is followed by US-259 (3), SR-103 (2) and SR-7 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Nacogdoches County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Nacogdoches County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Nacogdoches County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 16 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| SR-103 | 2 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| CR-SPRING Hill Lp/Cr-384 | 1 |
| Fm 1638 | 1 |
| Fm 2609/Appleby Sand Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2863 | 1 |
| Fm 95 | 1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nacogdoches County) |
|---|---|
| South St | 60 |
| North St | 14 |
| Se 2400 Stallings Dr | 7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | 7 |
| Sw 400 Stallings Dr | 6 |
| Se 2200 Stallings Dr | 5 |
| Douglass Rd | 4 |
| Nw 4600 Stallings Dr | 4 |
Nacogdoches County at a glance
| Population | 65,728 |
| Land area | 946.3 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,394 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nacogdoches 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 | 50 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 77 | +53% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 61 | -21% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 72 | +17% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 50 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Nacogdoches County
ZIP codes in Nacogdoches County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Nacogdoches County
How many truck accidents are there in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County has had 769 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 451 people and killing 49.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nacogdoches County?
US-59 had 16 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Nacogdoches County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nacogdoches County?
The worst month is April: 9.8% of truck crashes in Nacogdoches County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Nacogdoches County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Nacogdoches County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Nacogdoches County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Nacogdoches County has 100.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Nacogdoches County?
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.