Callahan County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Callahan 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
1 of 576 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Callahan County compares with Texas
Callahan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Callahan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Callahan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 330.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 33.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Callahan County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Callahan County at a glance: 7.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 576 crashes involving commercial trucks in Callahan County since 2015: 241 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads in Callahan County with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-36 (3), US-283 (3) and Fm 603 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Callahan County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.5% 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 Callahan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Callahan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 11 |
| SR-36 | 3 |
| US-283 | 3 |
| Fm 603 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Callahan County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 35 |
| S Access Rd | 3 |
| W Interstate 20 Hwy | 3 |
| Cherry St | 2 |
| E 299 Ih20 | 2 |
| E 303 Ih 20 | 2 |
| Sh 36 | 2 |
| W Ih 20 | 2 |
Callahan County at a glance
| Population | 14,615 |
| Land area | 899.4 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,226 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Callahan 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 | 22 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 26 | +18% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 38 | +44% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 49 | +29% | 1.8 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 49. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Callahan County
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Questions fleets ask about Callahan County
How common are truck crashes in Callahan County?
Callahan County has had 576 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 241 people and killing 35.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Callahan County?
I-20 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Callahan County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Callahan County?
The worst month is February: 11.3% of truck crashes in Callahan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Callahan County?
Since 2015, Callahan County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Callahan County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 330.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Callahan County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Callahan 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.