Terrell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terrell 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 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terrell County compares with Texas
Terrell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 987.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 53.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Terrell County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Terrell County: 39.7% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Terrell County has recorded 81 truck crashes since 2015, with 42 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (2.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Terrell County is US-90, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Terrell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Terrell County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrell County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-90; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 6 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 4 |
| W 803 Oak St | 3 |
| E 314 Highway 90 | 2 |
| W 90 Hwy | 2 |
| 301 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm 338 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm309 Highway 90 | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
Terrell County at a glance
| Population | 718 |
| Land area | 2,358.0 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,696 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +49% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Terrell County
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Questions fleets ask about Terrell County
How many truck accidents are there in Terrell County?
Terrell County has had 81 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 42 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Terrell County?
Since 2015, US-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Terrell County: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrell County?
Truck crashes in Terrell County peak in October, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Terrell County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terrell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Terrell County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Terrell County has 987.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Terrell 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.