Archer County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Archer 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 112 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Archer County compares with Texas
Archer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Archer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Archer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 15% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 7% below the state |
Archer County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Archer County: 4.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Archer County. They injured 72 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (13.4% of the year) and are lowest in August (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-16 (1), SR-79 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Archer County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Archer County.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 4.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Archer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Archer County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-79 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
| US-820 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Archer County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1954 | 2 |
| US-281 | 2 |
| Bu 82 F | 1 |
| Davis Rd | 1 |
| Decker Rd | 1 |
| Dugan Rd | 1 |
| Loftin Rd | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Archer County at a glance
| Population | 9,155 |
| Land area | 903.3 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,156 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Archer 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 8 | +10% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | +2% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 11 | +31% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Archer County
How many truck accidents are there in Archer County?
Since 2015, 112 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Archer County (72 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Archer County?
NHTSA data shows US-281 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Archer County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Archer County?
The worst month is July: 13.4% of truck crashes in Archer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Archer County?
Since 2015, Archer County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Archer County compared with Texas?
Archer County records 107.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Archer County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.