Little River-Academy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Little River-Academy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Little River-Academy and Bell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
12.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Bell County compares with Texas
Bell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 54.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 9% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Bell County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Little River-Academy: I-35 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Little River-Academy since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 2,599 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bell County since 2015: 1,540 people were injured and 99 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 7 truck crashes reported in Little River-Academy since 2015, this page uses Bell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-95 (4), US-190 (4) and CR-REEDS Lake Loop (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 12.5, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Little River-Academy fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Bell County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-95 | 4 |
| US-190 | 4 |
| CR-REEDS Lake Loop | 1 |
| Fm 93 | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
| SR-363 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bell County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 103 |
| I-14 | 18 |
| Airport Rd | 18 |
| Chaparral Rd | 15 |
| Wendland Rd | 14 |
| Industrial Blvd | 10 |
| Clear Creek Rd | 10 |
| US-190 | 9 |
Little River-Academy at a glance
| Population | 2,025 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,060 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76554) | $75,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76554) | $182,345 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bell 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 | 109 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 132 | +21% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 181 | +37% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 219 | +21% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 109 to 219. 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 Little River-Academy
How many truck crashes happen in Little River-Academy?
Bell County has had 2,599 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,540 people and killing 99.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Little River-Academy?
I-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Little River-Academy since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Little River-Academy?
July has the most truck crashes in Bell County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Little River-Academy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Bell County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Little River-Academy compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bell County has 54.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Little River-Academy?
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.