Sabine County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sabine 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 96 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sabine County compares with Texas
Sabine County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sabine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sabine County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 81.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Sabine County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Sabine County: 3.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 96 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sabine County. They injured 70 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 45 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 13.5% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Sabine County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-87 (2), US-96 (2) and Fm 1/Bronson Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Sabine County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 3.3% 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
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 Sabine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sabine County) |
|---|---|
| SR-87 | 2 |
| US-96 | 2 |
| Fm 1/Bronson Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sabine County) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 4 |
| Sh 21 | 2 |
| Countyline Rd | 1 |
| E 1130 Worth | 1 |
| E 400 Fm 2426 Rd | 1 |
| Eddings Ln | 1 |
| Fm 2426 | 1 |
| Fm 83 | 1 |
Sabine County at a glance
| Population | 10,058 |
| Land area | 491.7 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,864 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sabine 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 13 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +37% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sabine County
ZIP codes in Sabine County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sabine County
How many truck accidents are there in Sabine County?
Sabine County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sabine County?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Sabine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sabine County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sabine County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sabine County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sabine County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sabine 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.