Valley Mills, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Mills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Mills and Bosque County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bosque County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 223 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bosque County compares with Texas
Bosque County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bosque County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bosque County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 19% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Bosque County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Bosque County: 2.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Bosque County has recorded 223 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Valley Mills since 2015, this page uses Bosque County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 40.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Valley Mills since 2015: SR-6 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Valley Mills fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Bosque County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bosque County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 4 |
| Avenue C | 2 |
| E Blue Sky Dr | 2 |
| E Ross St | 2 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| Sh 22 | 2 |
| Sh 6 Hwy | 2 |
| State 6 Hwy | 2 |
Valley Mills at a glance
| Population | 1,302 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,071 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76689) | $77,863 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76689) | $216,504 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bosque 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 15 | +26% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 19 | +30% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Mills
How many truck accidents are there in Valley Mills?
Since 2015, 223 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bosque County (114 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Valley Mills?
The worst month is January: 11.2% of truck crashes in Bosque County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley Mills?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bosque County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Valley Mills compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bosque County has 99.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Valley Mills?
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.