Trinity County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Trinity 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 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Trinity County compares with Texas
Trinity County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Trinity County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Trinity County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 65.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 11.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 66% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Trinity County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Trinity County: 11.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Trinity County has recorded 112 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (14.3% of the year) and are lowest in September (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-94 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-19 (2), US-287 (2) and CR-BAKER Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Trinity County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Trinity County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-94, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Trinity County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Trinity County) |
|---|---|
| SR-94 | 5 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-287 | 2 |
| CR-BAKER Ln | 1 |
| Fm356 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Trinity County) |
|---|---|
| S 527 Robb St | 3 |
| S 100 Robb St | 2 |
| S 607 Robb St | 2 |
| Centerville Cutoff Rd | 1 |
| E Caroline St | 1 |
| Fm 230 | 1 |
| N 100 Robb St | 1 |
| S 975 Robb St | 1 |
Trinity County at a glance
| Population | 14,489 |
| Land area | 693.8 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,746 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Trinity 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | -21% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +12% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +48% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Trinity County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Trinity County
How many truck crashes happen in Trinity County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Trinity County (65 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Trinity County?
Since 2015, SR-94 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Trinity County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Trinity County?
August has the most truck crashes in Trinity County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Trinity County?
Since 2015, Trinity County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Trinity County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Trinity County records 65.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Trinity County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.