Double Horn, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Double Horn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Double Horn and Burnet County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Burnet County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 514 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Burnet County compares with Texas
Burnet County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Burnet County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Burnet County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Burnet County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Burnet County: 1 in 164 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 514 crashes involving commercial trucks in Burnet County since 2015: 321 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Double Horn since 2015, this page uses Burnet County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Double Horn since 2015: SR-71 (4), US-281 (4) and Fm 1431 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Double Horn fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Burnet County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-71 | 4 |
| US-281 | 4 |
| Fm 1431 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Burnet County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 13 |
| Sh 29 | 9 |
| Fm 1431 | 7 |
| E 100 Polk St | 5 |
| Rm 1431 | 5 |
| US-183 | 5 |
| S 1600 Water St | 4 |
| S 4000 Us 281 | 4 |
Double Horn at a glance
| Population | 282 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 144 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78654) | $74,130 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78654) | $358,830 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Burnet 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 | 21 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 29 | +40% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 30 | +5% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 49 | +61% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 21 to 49. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Double Horn
How many truck accidents are there in Double Horn?
Burnet County has had 514 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 321 people and killing 20.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Double Horn?
June has the most truck crashes in Burnet County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Double Horn?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Burnet County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Double Horn compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Burnet County has 79.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Double Horn?
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.