Upshur County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Upshur 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
7 of 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Upshur County compares with Texas
Upshur County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Upshur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Upshur County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 82% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 18.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Upshur County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Upshur County: 8.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 358 crashes involving commercial trucks in Upshur County since 2015: 240 people were injured and 31 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Upshur County is US-271, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-300 (4), SR-155 (3) and Fm 1845 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Upshur County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-271, 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 Upshur County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 12 |
| SR-300 | 4 |
| SR-155 | 3 |
| Fm 1845 | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Upshur County) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 13 |
| Sh 154 | 4 |
| Sh 155 | 4 |
| US-80 | 3 |
| E 700 Broadway | 2 |
| N 100 Us 259 | 2 |
| S 100 Wood St | 2 |
| S 900 Wood St | 2 |
Upshur County at a glance
| Population | 44,050 |
| Land area | 583.0 sq mi |
| Density | 76 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,983 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Upshur 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 | 25 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 30 | +22% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 26 | -13% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 33 | +24% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Upshur County
How many truck accidents are there in Upshur County?
Upshur County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 240 people and killing 31.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Upshur County?
US-271 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Upshur County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Upshur County?
The worst month is June: 11.2% of truck crashes in Upshur County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Upshur County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Upshur County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Upshur County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Upshur County has 71.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Upshur 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.