Bee County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bee 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 178 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bee County compares with Texas
Bee County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bee County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 20% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Bee County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Bee County at a glance: 0.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 178 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bee County. They injured 95 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Bee County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-181 (2), US-59 (2), SR-202 (1) and SR-359 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bee County) |
|---|---|
| US-181 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-202 | 1 |
| SR-359 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bee County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 882 | 3 |
| E 400 351 Hwy | 2 |
| S 500 Fm 351 | 2 |
| Us 181 Rd | 2 |
| E 1400 Randall St | 1 |
| E 1620 Fm Rd | 1 |
| E 1700 Highway 59 | 1 |
| E 1800 59 Hwy | 1 |
Bee County at a glance
| Population | 31,226 |
| Land area | 880.2 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,851 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bee 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 | 14 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 12 | -12% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 16 | +36% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -11% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bee County
ZIP codes in Bee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bee County
How many truck crashes happen in Bee County?
178 truck crashes have been reported in Bee County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 95 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bee County?
April has the most truck crashes in Bee County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bee County?
Since 2015, Bee County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bee County compared with Texas?
Bee County records 50.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bee 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.