Titus County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Titus 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
5 of 522 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Titus County compares with Texas
Titus County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Titus County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Titus County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 138.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Titus County sits below Texas on 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 Titus County: 8.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Titus County has recorded 522 truck crashes since 2015, with 354 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads in Titus County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-271 (4), US-67 (4) and SR-49 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Titus County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Titus County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Titus County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 5 |
| US-271 | 4 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Titus County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 21 |
| W 2400 Ferguson Rd | 14 |
| W 2600 Ferguson Rd | 11 |
| Bill Ratliff Fwy | 8 |
| Monticello Rd | 7 |
| W 2500 Ferguson Rd | 6 |
| E 160 Interstate 30 | 5 |
| N 2200 Jefferson Ave | 5 |
Titus County at a glance
| Population | 31,547 |
| Land area | 406.3 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,701 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Titus 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 | 30 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 34 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 42 | +1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 30 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Titus County
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Questions fleets ask about Titus County
How many truck accidents are there in Titus County?
522 truck crashes have been reported in Titus County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 354 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Titus County?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Titus County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Titus County?
June has the most truck crashes in Titus County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Titus County?
Since 2015, Titus County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Titus County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Titus County has 138.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Titus 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.