New London, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New London: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New London and Rusk County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rusk County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 657 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rusk County compares with Texas
Rusk County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rusk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rusk County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 81% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Rusk County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Rusk County: 8.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 657 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rusk County since 2015: 420 people were injured and 56 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in New London since 2015; patterns below come from Rusk County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of New London is US-259, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-64 (4), SR-31 (3) and SR-135 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for New London fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rusk County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-259; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Rusk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 8 |
| SR-64 | 4 |
| SR-31 | 3 |
| SR-135 | 2 |
| Fm 850 | 1 |
| SR-42 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rusk County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 8 |
| Kilgore Dr | 7 |
| N Railroad Ave | 5 |
| Sh 149 | 3 |
| Hill St | 2 |
| N 1600 Kilgore Dr | 2 |
| N 1600 Us Hwy 259 N Hwy | 2 |
| N 700 Highway 79 N Hwy | 2 |
New London at a glance
| Population | 988 |
| Land area | 8.6 sq mi |
| Density | 115 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75684) | $57,273 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75684) | $142,047 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rusk 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 | 81 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 65 | -19% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 57 | -12% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 58 | +1% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 81 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New London
How common are truck crashes in New London?
Rusk County has had 657 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 420 people and killing 56.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in New London?
NHTSA data shows US-259 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New London since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in New London?
The worst month is March: 10.0% of truck crashes in Rusk County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in New London?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rusk County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in New London compare with Texas?
Rusk County records 106.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in New London?
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.