Pinehurst, Orange County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pinehurst, Orange County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pinehurst, Orange County and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pinehurst, Orange County: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Pinehurst: 15 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Orange County. They injured 788 people and killed 60.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Pinehurst, Orange County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Orange County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pinehurst is I-10, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-62 (6), Fm 1006/Dupont Dr (1) and Fm 1442 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Pinehurst, Orange County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 15 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| Fm 408 | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
Pinehurst, Orange County at a glance
| Population | 2,226 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 104 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pinehurst, Orange County
How many truck accidents are there in Pinehurst, Orange County?
Orange County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 788 people and killing 60.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pinehurst, Orange County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pinehurst: 15.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pinehurst, Orange County?
Truck crashes in Orange County peak in June, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pinehurst, Orange County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Orange County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Pinehurst, Orange County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Orange County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pinehurst, Orange County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.