Goodlow, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goodlow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goodlow 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 |
Compared with Texas, Navarro County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Navarro County: 6.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Navarro County has recorded 1,025 truck crashes since 2015, with 552 people injured and 33 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Goodlow since 2015, this page uses Navarro County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Goodlow since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-274 (1), SR-31 (1) and US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Goodlow fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Navarro County.
- 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Navarro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-274 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
| US-287 | 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 |
Goodlow at a glance
| Population | 175 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 171 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75144) | $62,949 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75144) | $192,584 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 85 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goodlow
How common are truck crashes in Goodlow?
1,025 truck crashes have been reported in Navarro County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 552 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Goodlow?
March has the most truck crashes in Navarro County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Goodlow?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Navarro County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Goodlow compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Navarro County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Goodlow?
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.