Shelby County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shelby 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
0 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Texas
Shelby County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Shelby County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Shelby County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.2% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads in Shelby County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-7 (4), US-84 (3) and US-96 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shelby County.
Route planning tips for Shelby County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-84 | 3 |
| US-96 | 3 |
| Fm 139 | 2 |
| SR-87 | 2 |
| Fm 2694 | 1 |
| Fm 2787 | 1 |
| Fm 3172 | 1 |
| SR-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Hurst St | 5 |
| Loop 500 | 4 |
| Shelbyville St | 4 |
| Sh 7 | 3 |
| US-96 | 3 |
| Cottonford Rd | 2 |
| E 7723 7 State Hwy | 2 |
Shelby County at a glance
| Population | 24,192 |
| Land area | 795.6 sq mi |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,123 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 36 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | -17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | -15% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 36 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Shelby County
ZIP codes in Shelby County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Shelby County
How many truck accidents are there in Shelby County?
425 truck crashes have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 304 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shelby County?
US-59 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Shelby County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shelby County?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shelby County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shelby County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Shelby County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Shelby County records 146.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Shelby County?
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.