Young County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Young 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
1 of 128 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Young County compares with Texas
Young County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Young County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Young County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 61.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 26% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 46% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Young County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Young County: June 14.1% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 128 crashes involving commercial trucks in Young County since 2015: 71 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 33 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
0.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Young County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-114 (2), SR-16 (2) and SR-251 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Young County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Young County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Young County) |
|---|---|
| SR-114 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-251 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Young County) |
|---|---|
| Elm St | 7 |
| Fourth St | 3 |
| S 200 Sh 67 Hwy | 2 |
| E 1531 380 East Hwy | 1 |
| E 200 Oak | 1 |
| Fifth St | 1 |
| Fm 1769 | 1 |
| Industrial Blvd | 1 |
Young County at a glance
| Population | 18,236 |
| Land area | 914.5 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Young 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 | 7 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +0% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 13 | +29% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Young County
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Questions fleets ask about Young County
How many truck accidents are there in Young County?
Since 2015, 128 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Young County (71 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Young County?
Truck crashes in Young County peak in June, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Young County?
Since 2015, Young County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Young County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 61.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Young County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Young 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.