Dawson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dawson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dawson and Navarro County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Navarro County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 1,025 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Navarro County compares with Texas
Navarro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Navarro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Navarro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Navarro County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Navarro County at a glance: 6.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Navarro County has recorded 1,025 truck crashes since 2015, with 552 people injured and 33 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Dawson had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Navarro County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-31 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 638 (1) and SR-171 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Dawson fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navarro County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-31; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 3 |
| Fm 638 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Navarro County) |
|---|---|
| I-45 | 58 |
| Sh 31 | 12 |
| S 238 Ih 45 Hwy | 6 |
| W 3600 7Th Ave | 4 |
| Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 237 Ih 45 Hwy | 3 |
| N 3000 Business 45 | 3 |
| S 239 45 Hwy | 3 |
Dawson at a glance
| Population | 819 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 459 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76639) | $48,514 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76639) | $155,313 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Navarro 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 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 74 | +48% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | -1% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 85 | +16% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dawson
How common are truck crashes in Dawson?
Since 2015, 1,025 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Navarro County (552 injured, 33 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dawson?
Since 2015, SR-31 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dawson: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dawson?
Truck crashes in Navarro County peak in March, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dawson?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Navarro County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dawson compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Navarro County has 153.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dawson?
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.