Caldwell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Caldwell 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
5 of 519 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Caldwell County compares with Texas
Caldwell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Caldwell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Caldwell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 83.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 24% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Caldwell County has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Caldwell County at a glance: SR-21 most fatal truck crashes in Caldwell County: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Caldwell County. They injured 369 people and killed 29.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Caldwell County is SR-21, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-130 (3), SR-80 (3) and Fm 1854 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Caldwell County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-21; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 1.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Caldwell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-21 | 4 |
| SR-130 | 3 |
| SR-80 | 3 |
| Fm 1854 | 2 |
| I-10 | 2 |
| Fm 1322 | 1 |
| Fm 20 State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 20/State Park Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2001 | 1 |
| Fm 672 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Caldwell County) |
|---|---|
| E 900 Pierce St | 7 |
| Camino Real | 6 |
| Camino Real Hwy | 6 |
| San Marcos Hwy | 6 |
| Sh 130 | 6 |
| Blackjack St | 5 |
| N 200 Magnolia Ave | 5 |
| E 4100 Pierce St | 4 |
Caldwell County at a glance
| Population | 52,430 |
| Land area | 544.5 sq mi |
| Density | 96 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,802 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Caldwell 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 25 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 35 | +42% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 47 | +33% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 47. 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.
Cities, towns & communities in Caldwell County
ZIP codes in Caldwell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Caldwell County
How common are truck crashes in Caldwell County?
Since 2015, 519 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Caldwell County (369 injured, 29 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Caldwell County?
NHTSA data shows SR-21 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Caldwell County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Caldwell County?
Truck crashes in Caldwell County peak in August, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Caldwell County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Caldwell County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Caldwell County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Caldwell County has 83.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Caldwell County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.