Rocky Mound, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rocky Mound: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rocky Mound and Camp County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Camp County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 95 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Camp County compares with Texas
Camp County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Camp County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Camp County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 62.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 7.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 33% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Camp County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Camp County: 1 in 13 crashes involve a garbage truck (7 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 95 crashes involving commercial trucks in Camp County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 45 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rocky Mound since 2015, this page uses Camp County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Rocky Mound is US-271, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (2), SR-49 (1) and US-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 7.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Rocky Mound fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Camp County.
- Check whether your routes use US-271, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Camp County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 5 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-49 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Camp County) |
|---|---|
| N 2000 Greer Blvd | 6 |
| N 900 Greer Blvd | 4 |
| N 100 Greer Hwy 271 Blvd | 3 |
| N 600 Greer Blvd | 3 |
| Quitman St | 3 |
| S 100 Greer Hwy 271 Blvd | 3 |
| Daingerfield St | 2 |
| N 700 Greer Hwy 271 Blvd | 2 |
Rocky Mound at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75686) | $59,991 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75686) | $173,499 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Camp 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 | 12 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 11 | -7% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | -34% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rocky Mound
How many truck crashes happen in Rocky Mound?
Since 2015, 95 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Camp County (68 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rocky Mound?
US-271 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rocky Mound since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rocky Mound?
January has the most truck crashes in Camp County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rocky Mound?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Camp County since 2015, 7.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rocky Mound compare with Texas?
Camp County records 62.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rocky Mound?
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.