Corsicana, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Corsicana: 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
4 of 288 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Corsicana compares with Texas
Corsicana against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Corsicana stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Corsicana | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 93.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 63% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Corsicana has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Corsicana at a glance: 11.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 288 crashes involving commercial trucks in Corsicana since 2015: 171 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 53.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
11.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-45 leads within 10 miles of Corsicana with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: Bus-I 45F (2), SR-31 (2) and SR-22 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Corsicana fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Corsicana.
- Where you can, review stops along I-45; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Corsicana
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 7 |
| Bus-I 45F | 2 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Corsicana) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 12 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| W 3800 7Th Ave | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| W 3500 7Th Ave | 2 |
| W 1900 7Th Ave | 2 |
| W 600 7Th Ave | 2 |
| W 4000 State Hwy 31 Hwy | 2 |
Corsicana at a glance
| Population | 25,591 |
| Land area | 23.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,113 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75110) | $57,370 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75110) | $172,720 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Corsicana 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 | 21 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 13 | -36% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 24 | +80% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Corsicana
How many truck crashes happen in Corsicana?
288 truck crashes have been reported in Corsicana since 2015, with 4 deaths and 171 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Corsicana?
Since 2015, I-45 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Corsicana: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Corsicana?
The worst month is February: 13.2% of truck crashes in Corsicana happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Corsicana?
Since 2015, Corsicana has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Corsicana compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Corsicana records 93.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Corsicana?
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.