Clarksville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clarksville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Clarksville and Red River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Red River County numbers.
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.
The headline for Red River County: 13.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Red River County since 2015: 94 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Clarksville since 2015; patterns below come from Red River County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 10.3% 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Clarksville since 2015: SR-37 (2) and US-82 (2). No single road stands out.
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 Clarksville fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Red River County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-37 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
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 |
Clarksville at a glance
| Population | 2,869 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 946 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75426) | $35,938 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75426) | $93,609 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Clarksville
How many truck crashes happen in Clarksville?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Red River County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 94 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Clarksville?
August has the most truck crashes in Red River County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clarksville?
Since 2015, Red River County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clarksville compared 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 Clarksville?
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.