Temple, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Temple: 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
12 of 917 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Temple compares with Texas
Temple against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Temple stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Temple | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 80.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Temple sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Temple at a glance: 1.7× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Temple: 2.5 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Temple. They injured 577 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by US-190 (5), SR-36 (4) and Fm 93 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 12 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Temple fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Temple
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 11 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| SR-36 | 4 |
| Fm 93 | 2 |
| Fm 439 | 1 |
| Fm 93 Nolan Valley Rd | 1 |
| Fm 935 | 1 |
| H Ave | 1 |
| I35 Frontage | 1 |
| SR-121 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Temple) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 32 |
| Airport Rd | 18 |
| Wendland Rd | 14 |
| Industrial Blvd | 10 |
| N 3500 General Bruce Dr | 5 |
| Se 23000 Hk Dodgen Loop | 5 |
| N 2600 35 Hwy | 5 |
| Sh 317 | 4 |
Temple at a glance
| Population | 96,267 |
| Land area | 73.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,318 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76502) | $82,088 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76502) | $271,910 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Temple 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 | 40 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.6 |
| 2010s | 47 | +18% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 78 | +67% | 7.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 40 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.0 a year in 2016–19, 7.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Temple
How common are truck crashes in Temple?
Since 2015, 917 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Temple (577 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Temple?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Temple since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Temple?
The worst month is February: 10.1% of truck crashes in Temple happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Temple?
Since 2015, Temple has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Temple compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 80.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Temple, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Temple?
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.