Baylor County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baylor 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 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baylor County compares with Texas
Baylor County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baylor County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 239.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Baylor County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Baylor County: 4.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Baylor County has recorded 106 truck crashes since 2015, with 65 people injured and 2 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 43 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Baylor County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-277 (2) and US-0082 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baylor County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Baylor County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% 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 Baylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Baylor County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
| US-0082 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baylor County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 5 |
| US-183 | 3 |
| Fm 422 | 2 |
| Sh 114 | 2 |
| US-277 | 2 |
| E 100 California St | 1 |
| E 700 Mcclain St | 1 |
| N 301 Main St | 1 |
Baylor County at a glance
| Population | 3,533 |
| Land area | 867.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,880 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baylor 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 6 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 10 | +32% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Baylor County
ZIP codes in Baylor County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Baylor County
How many truck crashes happen in Baylor County?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Baylor County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 65 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Baylor County?
The worst month is August: 12.3% of truck crashes in Baylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Baylor County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baylor County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baylor County compared with Texas?
Baylor County records 239.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Baylor 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.