Cochran County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cochran 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
0 of 25 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cochran County compares with Texas
Cochran County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cochran County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cochran County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.75 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 20.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Cochran County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Cochran County at a glance: June 24.0% of truck crashes happen in June, more than any other month.
Overview
Cochran County has recorded 25 truck crashes since 2015, with 18 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 167 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (24.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 29.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Cochran County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-214 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cochran County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cochran County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cochran County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Cochran County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cochran County) |
|---|---|
| SR-214 | 1 |
Cochran County at a glance
| Population | 2,583 |
| Land area | 775.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,113 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Cochran 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 | 3 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 2 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -32% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 3 | +89% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cochran County
ZIP codes in Cochran County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cochran County
How many truck accidents are there in Cochran County?
25 truck crashes have been reported in Cochran County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 18 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cochran County?
Truck crashes in Cochran County peak in June, with 24.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cochran County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Cochran County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Cochran County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cochran County has 84.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cochran County?
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.