Belton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Belton: 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 416 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Belton compares with Texas
Belton against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Belton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Belton | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Belton is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Belton: 22.2% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 416 crashes involving commercial trucks in Belton since 2015: 221 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.0% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-35 leads within 10 miles of Belton with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-190 (3), Fm 2484 (2) and Fm 439 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Belton fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 1.8% 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
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 Belton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 9 |
| US-190 | 3 |
| Fm 2484 | 2 |
| Fm 439 | 2 |
| Fm 93 | 2 |
| I-14 | 2 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-317 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Belton) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 35 |
| I-14 | 10 |
| Ih 35 Hwy | 8 |
| S 900 Ih 35 | 6 |
| S 700 35 Hwy | 4 |
| S 1500 Ih 35 Fwy | 3 |
| S 1000 121 Loop | 3 |
| S 200 Ih 35 | 3 |
Belton at a glance
| Population | 25,635 |
| Land area | 20.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,266 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76513) | $80,661 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76513) | $289,827 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Belton 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 | 9 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +148% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | +56% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 36. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Belton
How many truck crashes happen in Belton?
Belton has had 416 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 221 people and killing 9.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Belton?
I-35 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Belton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Belton?
The worst month is October: 12.0% of truck crashes in Belton happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Belton?
Since 2015, Belton has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Belton compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 135.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Belton, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Belton?
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.