Wake Village, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wake Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wake Village and Bowie County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bowie County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Bowie County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Wake Village at a glance: I-30 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Wake Village: 12 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Bowie County. They injured 922 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Wake Village since 2015, this page uses Bowie County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (12). Next come US-59 (4), I-49 (3) and Fm 558 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 12 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Wake Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-30, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Bowie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-30 | 12 |
| US-59 | 4 |
| I-49 | 3 |
| Fm 558 | 1 |
| I-369 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
| SR-93 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
| US-71 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Wake Village at a glance
| Population | 5,813 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,947 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75569) | $55,884 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75569) | $174,249 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 79 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 154. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wake Village
How many truck crashes happen in Wake Village?
1,566 truck crashes have been reported in Bowie County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 922 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wake Village?
NHTSA data shows I-30 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wake Village since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wake Village?
The worst month is January: 9.8% of truck crashes in Bowie County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wake Village?
Since 2015, Bowie County has reported 12 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wake Village compared with Texas?
Bowie County records 143.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wake Village?
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.