Bowie County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowie County: 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 1,566 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bowie County compares with Texas
Bowie County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bowie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bowie County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Bowie County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
What stands out in Bowie County: I-30 most fatal truck crashes in Bowie County: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Bowie County has recorded 1,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 922 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-30 leads in Bowie County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-82 (5), US-59 (4) and US-259 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
12 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Bowie County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Bowie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bowie County) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 11 |
| US-82 | 5 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| US-259 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| Fm 1701 | 1 |
| Fm 2735 | 1 |
| Fm 558 | 1 |
| Fm 560 | 1 |
| I-369 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bowie County) |
|---|---|
| New Boston Rd | 23 |
| Jarvis Pkwy | 21 |
| Mall Dr | 20 |
| I-30 | 12 |
| Saint Michael Dr | 10 |
| Summerhill Rd | 10 |
| Richmond Rd | 9 |
| S Lake Dr | 7 |
Bowie County at a glance
| Population | 91,992 |
| Land area | 884.9 sq mi |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,534 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bowie 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 | 79 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 73 | -8% | 3.1 |
| 2010s | 101 | +39% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 154 | +52% | 3.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 79 to 154. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bowie County
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Questions fleets ask about Bowie County
How many truck crashes happen in Bowie County?
Bowie County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 922 people and killing 55.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bowie County?
Since 2015, I-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Bowie County: 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bowie County?
Truck crashes in Bowie County peak in January, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bowie County?
12 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bowie County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bowie County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Bowie County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bowie County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.