Point, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Point and Rains County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rains County numbers.
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 |
Rains County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Rains County at a glance: 13.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 100 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rains County since 2015: 69 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 44 days.
Point had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Rains County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 26.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Point with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-69 (2), Fm 513 (1) and Fm 514 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Rains County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Point fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-19 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 6 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Fm 513 | 1 |
| 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 |
Point at a glance
| Population | 817 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 296 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75472) | $61,694 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75472) | $152,929 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Point
How many truck crashes happen in Point?
Since 2015, 100 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rains County (69 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Point?
Since 2015, SR-19 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Point: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Point?
September has the most truck crashes in Rains County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Point?
Since 2015, Rains County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Point compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 62.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rains County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Point?
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.