Wallis, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wallis: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wallis and Austin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Austin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 660 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Austin County compares with Texas
Austin County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Austin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Austin County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Austin County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Austin County: 18.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 660 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Austin County. They injured 352 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Wallis since 2015, this page uses Austin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Wallis is I-10, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-90 (2), US-90A (2) and Bowser Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Wallis fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Austin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 4 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| US-90A | 2 |
| Bowser Rd | 1 |
| Columbus Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1489/Simonton Rd | 1 |
| Fm 3013 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| Ua90 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Austin County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 28 |
| Sh 36 | 12 |
| Meyer St | 6 |
| SR-36 | 6 |
| Fm 3013 | 5 |
| Fm 949 | 4 |
| Clens Rd | 3 |
| Columbus Rd | 3 |
Wallis at a glance
| Population | 1,360 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 910 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77485) | $51,742 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77485) | $225,195 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Austin 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 | 24 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 34 | +46% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 38 | +9% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 65 | +72% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wallis
How many truck crashes happen in Wallis?
Austin County has had 660 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 352 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wallis?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wallis since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wallis?
Truck crashes in Austin County peak in July, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wallis?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Austin County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Wallis compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Austin County records 172.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wallis?
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.