Caldwell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caldwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Caldwell and Burleson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burleson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 361 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burleson County compares with Texas
Burleson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burleson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burleson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 155.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 65% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Burleson County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Burleson County at a glance: 7.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Burleson County has recorded 361 truck crashes since 2015, with 218 people injured and 29 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 54 truck crashes were reported in Caldwell since 2015; patterns below come from Burleson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads within 10 miles of Caldwell with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 6th St (1), CR-220 (1) and Fm 2000 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Caldwell fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-36 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 6 |
| 6th St | 1 |
| CR-220 | 1 |
| Fm 2000 | 1 |
| Fm 975 | 1 |
| Fm60 | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| State Hwy 36 Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burleson County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 21 | 9 |
| Sh 36 | 7 |
| Fm 60 | 3 |
| Fm 50 | 2 |
| S 1438 State Hwy 36 Hwy | 2 |
| W 1800 Presidential Corridor Hwy | 2 |
| 6Th St | 1 |
| County Road 423 | 1 |
Caldwell at a glance
| Population | 4,820 |
| Land area | 4.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,126 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77836) | $75,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77836) | $215,400 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burleson 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 | 25 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 22 | -14% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 25 | +16% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 32 | +30% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 32. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Caldwell
How common are truck crashes in Caldwell?
Burleson County has had 361 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 218 people and killing 29.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Caldwell?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Caldwell since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Caldwell?
October has the most truck crashes in Burleson County, 13.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caldwell?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Burleson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Caldwell compared with Texas?
Burleson County records 155.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Caldwell?
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.