Armstrong County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Armstrong 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 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Texas
Armstrong County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 698.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Armstrong County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Armstrong County: 5.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 161 crashes involving commercial trucks in Armstrong County since 2015: 91 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 29 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Armstrong County is US-287, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-207 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Armstrong County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Armstrong County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
| Sh 207 | 3 |
| E 700 Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy 287 Hwy | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
Armstrong County at a glance
| Population | 1,809 |
| Land area | 909.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,750 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +52% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Armstrong County
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Questions fleets ask about Armstrong County
How common are truck crashes in Armstrong County?
Armstrong County has had 161 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 91 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Armstrong County?
US-287 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Armstrong County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Armstrong County?
The worst month is July: 11.2% of truck crashes in Armstrong County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Armstrong County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Armstrong County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Armstrong County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 698.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Armstrong 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.