Red River County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Red River 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
2 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Red River County compares with Texas
Red River County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Red River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Red River County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 119.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Red River County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Red River County at a glance: 13.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Red River County. They injured 94 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.3%).
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Red River County is US-82, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-37 (4), US-271 (4) and Fm 195 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Red River County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-82; 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Red River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Red River County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 6 |
| SR-37 | 4 |
| US-271 | 4 |
| Fm 195 | 1 |
| Fm 412 | 1 |
| Fm 909 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Red River County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| Paris Rd | 3 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Fm 195 | 1 |
| Fm 410 | 1 |
| Fm 412 | 1 |
| Fm 910 | 1 |
Red River County at a glance
| Population | 11,696 |
| Land area | 1,043.9 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,004 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Red River 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -5% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 13 | +8% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 16 | +24% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Red River County
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Questions fleets ask about Red River County
How common are truck crashes in Red River County?
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Red River County (94 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Red River County?
Since 2015, US-82 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Red River County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Red River County?
August has the most truck crashes in Red River County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Red River County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Red River County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Red River County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Red River County has 119.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Red River County?
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.