Coleman County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coleman 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coleman County compares with Texas
Coleman County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coleman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coleman County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 29% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 59% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Coleman County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Coleman County at a glance: 31.1% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Coleman County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 64 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Coleman County is US-67, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-84 (2), SR-153 (1) and SR-67 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Coleman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Coleman County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Coleman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coleman County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 4 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-153 | 1 |
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coleman County) |
|---|---|
| Wallis Ave | 6 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Colorado St | 2 |
| E 900 Wallis St | 2 |
| Sh 206 | 2 |
| 1400 84 Hwy | 1 |
| 4300 67 Hwy | 1 |
Coleman County at a glance
| Population | 7,990 |
| Land area | 1,262.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,098 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Coleman 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 | 7 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 7 | +8% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 12 | +72% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +16% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coleman County
ZIP codes in Coleman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coleman County
How many truck crashes happen in Coleman County?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coleman County (64 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coleman County?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Coleman County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coleman County?
August has the most truck crashes in Coleman County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coleman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Coleman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Coleman County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Coleman County has 168.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coleman 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.