Selma, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Selma: 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
3 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Selma compares with Texas
Selma against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Selma stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Selma | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 142.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 48% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Selma has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Selma: 0.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 203 crashes involving commercial trucks in Selma since 2015: 102 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (10.8%).
1.1% 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 (23). Next come I-10 (6), SR-1604 (3) and US-281 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Selma fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Selma.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Selma
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 23 |
| I-10 | 6 |
| SR-1604 | 3 |
| US-281 | 3 |
| Fm 1518 | 2 |
| I35 Frontage | 2 |
| Bulverde Rd | 1 |
| Fm 3009 | 1 |
| Fm 3009/Natural Bridge Caverns | 1 |
| Fm 78 Seguin Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Selma) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| N 14800 Ih 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N 15400 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N 15500 35 Hwy | 3 |
| N 15500 Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| N 15600 Ih 35 Hwy | 2 |
| N 15000 35 Hwy | 2 |
| N 15000 Ih 35 | 2 |
Selma at a glance
| Population | 11,900 |
| Land area | 5.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,376 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Selma 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 | — | — | 8.7 |
| 2000s | — | — | 12.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | — | 15.0 |
| 2020s | 20 | +71% | 20.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 2010s and 20 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 17.8 a year in 2016–19 and 20.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Selma
How many truck crashes happen in Selma?
Selma has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 102 people and killing 0.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Selma?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 23 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Selma since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Selma?
May has the most truck crashes in Selma, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Selma?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Selma since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Selma compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Selma has 142.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Selma?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.