South Toledo Bend, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Toledo Bend: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Toledo Bend and Newton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Newton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Newton County compares with Texas
Newton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Newton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Newton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 115.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Newton County is lower on 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, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Newton County: 1 in 38 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 160 crashes involving commercial trucks in Newton County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 27 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in South Toledo Bend since 2015, this page uses Newton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 49.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of South Toledo Bend since 2015: SR-87 (2) and SR-191 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for South Toledo Bend fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Newton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Newton County) |
|---|---|
| Rusk St | 2 |
| W 1000 Us 190 Hwy | 2 |
| 300 190 Hwy | 1 |
| N 400 Highway 87 Hwy | 1 |
| No Name | 1 |
| S 1000 Highway 87 Hwy | 1 |
| W 500 Court St | 1 |
South Toledo Bend at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75932) | $61,161 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Newton 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 | 13 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | -2% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about South Toledo Bend
How many truck crashes happen in South Toledo Bend?
Newton County has had 160 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 97 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in South Toledo Bend?
The worst month is January: 10.6% of truck crashes in Newton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in South Toledo Bend?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Newton County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does South Toledo Bend compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Newton County records 115.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in South Toledo Bend?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.