Somerville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somerville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Somerville 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 |
Burleson County sits below Texas 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 361 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burleson County since 2015: 218 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Somerville since 2015, this page uses Burleson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-36 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: Fm 60 (2) and CR-423 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Somerville fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Burleson County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-36, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Burleson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 3 |
| Fm 60 | 2 |
| CR-423 | 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 |
Somerville at a glance
| Population | 1,478 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 514 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 32. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Somerville
How many truck crashes happen in Somerville?
Since 2015, 361 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Burleson County (218 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Somerville?
NHTSA data shows SR-36 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Somerville since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Somerville?
Truck crashes in Burleson County peak in October, with 13.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Somerville?
Since 2015, Burleson County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Somerville compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burleson County has 155.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Somerville?
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.