Sanctuary, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sanctuary: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sanctuary and Parker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parker County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Sanctuary: Fm 730 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sanctuary: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parker County since 2015: 778 people were injured and 66 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Sanctuary since 2015, this page uses Parker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sanctuary is Fm 730, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 51 (2), CR-CATTLEBARON Dr (1) and CR-WHITE Settlement Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Sanctuary fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parker County.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 730, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 730 | 3 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| CR-CATTLEBARON Dr | 1 |
| CR-WHITE Settlement Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1220 | 1 |
| Fm 1220/Boat Club Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
| SR-199 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
Sanctuary at a glance
| Population | 383 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 447 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76020) | $87,298 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76020) | $306,690 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 139 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sanctuary
How many truck crashes happen in Sanctuary?
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parker County (778 injured, 66 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Sanctuary?
Fm 730 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sanctuary since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sanctuary?
October has the most truck crashes in Parker County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sanctuary?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parker County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Sanctuary compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Parker County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sanctuary?
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.