Livingston, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Livingston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Livingston and Polk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Polk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 751 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Texas
Polk County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Polk County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 118.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Polk County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Polk County: 1 in 51 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 751 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 460 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Livingston had 98 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Polk County numbers.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 39.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Livingston is US-59, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-190 (5), Bu-59 (1) and Fm 3277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 14 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Livingston fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Polk County.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 10 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| Bu-59 | 1 |
| Fm 3277 | 1 |
| Fm 350 | 1 |
| SR-146 | 1 |
| US-190E | 1 |
| US-59K | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 30 |
| N 100 Home St | 12 |
| US-190 | 12 |
| N 700 Home St | 5 |
| E 200 Church St | 4 |
| N 300 Home St | 4 |
| W 1500 Church St | 4 |
| W 1600 Church St | 4 |
Livingston at a glance
| Population | 5,562 |
| Land area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Density | 637 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 57 | — | 2.4 |
| 2000s | 62 | +9% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 56 | -10% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 72 | +30% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 57 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Livingston
How many truck crashes happen in Livingston?
751 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 47 deaths and 460 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Livingston?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Livingston since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Livingston?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in July, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Livingston?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Polk County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Livingston compared with Texas?
Polk County records 118.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Livingston?
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.