Pineland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pineland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pineland and Sabine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sabine County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Sabine County is lower 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.
The headline for Sabine County: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 96 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sabine County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Pineland since 2015, this page uses Sabine County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (13.5%).
3.3% 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 Pineland is US-96, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Pineland fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-96; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 3.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Sabine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-96 | 4 |
| 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 |
Pineland at a glance
| Population | 896 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75968) | $53,355 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75968) | $96,200 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pineland
How common are truck crashes in Pineland?
Sabine County has had 96 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 8.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pineland?
Since 2015, US-96 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pineland: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pineland?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Sabine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pineland?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sabine County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Pineland compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Sabine County records 81.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pineland?
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.