Rains County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rains County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 100 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rains County compares with Texas
Rains County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rains County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rains County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 26.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 36% below the state |
| After dark | 17.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Rains County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Rains County: 13.0 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Rains County. They injured 69 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 44 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-19 leads in Rains County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-69 (3) and Fm 514 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Rains County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Rains County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Rains County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Rains County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 5 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| Fm 514 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rains County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| E Lennon Dr | 2 |
| Sh 19 | 2 |
| W 100 Lennon Dr | 2 |
| E 100 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| E 800 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| E 950 Lennon Dr | 1 |
| Fm 2946 | 1 |
Rains County at a glance
| Population | 13,306 |
| Land area | 229.5 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rains 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 | 5 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 7 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 6 | -24% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 10 | +79% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Rains County
ZIP codes in Rains County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Rains County
How common are truck crashes in Rains County?
100 truck crashes have been reported in Rains County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 69 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rains County?
SR-19 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Rains County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rains County?
Truck crashes in Rains County peak in September, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rains County?
Since 2015, Rains County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rains County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Rains County has 62.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rains County?
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.