Carthage, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carthage: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carthage and Panola County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Panola County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 684 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Panola County compares with Texas
Panola County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Panola County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Panola County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Panola County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Carthage: 2.7× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Carthage per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.4 vs 1.2).
Overview
Panola County has recorded 684 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 67 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 114 truck crashes were reported in Carthage since 2015; patterns below come from Panola County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Carthage is US-79, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (6), Fm 2517 (3) and SR-315 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Carthage fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Panola County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-79; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Panola County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 7 |
| US-59 | 6 |
| Fm 2517 | 3 |
| SR-315 | 3 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
| Fm 123 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Panola County) |
|---|---|
| Sw 3200 Loop 149 | 9 |
| E 900 Sabine St | 8 |
| Se 2300 Loop 59 | 8 |
| Forsythe St | 6 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| E 1000 Sabine St | 3 |
| E 800 Sabine St | 3 |
Carthage at a glance
| Population | 6,653 |
| Land area | 10.7 sq mi |
| Density | 624 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75633) | $66,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75633) | $162,278 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Panola 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 | 41 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 66 | +62% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 53 | -20% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 67 | +27% | 4.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 67 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 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carthage
How many truck crashes happen in Carthage?
Panola County has had 684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 67.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carthage?
Since 2015, US-79 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carthage: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carthage?
Truck crashes in Panola County peak in March, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Carthage?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Panola County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Carthage compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 250.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Panola County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carthage?
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.