Colorado County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colorado 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
3 of 885 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Colorado County compares with Texas
Colorado County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Colorado County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Colorado County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 343.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 66% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 25% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Colorado County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Colorado County: 1 in 270 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 885 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Colorado County. They injured 542 people and killed 51.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 6.9% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Colorado County with 22 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-71 (4), US-90 (2) and CR-FISCHER Buller Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Colorado County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-10; 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 Colorado County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Colorado County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 22 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| US-90 | 2 |
| CR-FISCHER Buller Rd | 1 |
| Fm 950 | 1 |
| I10 Frontage Ramp | 1 |
| US-90A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Colorado County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 105 |
| Sh 71 | 9 |
| Ua 90 | 7 |
| SR-71 | 4 |
| E 700 Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Ih 10 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 71 Hwy | 3 |
| Walnut St | 3 |
Colorado County at a glance
| Population | 21,475 |
| Land area | 960.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,265 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Colorado 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 48 | +41% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 66 | +38% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 78 | +18% | 3.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Colorado County
ZIP codes in Colorado County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Colorado County
How many truck crashes happen in Colorado County?
885 truck crashes have been reported in Colorado County since 2015, with 51 deaths and 542 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Colorado County?
NHTSA data shows I-10 with 22 fatal large-truck crashes in Colorado County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Colorado County?
The worst month is March: 11.5% of truck crashes in Colorado County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colorado County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Colorado County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Colorado County compare with Texas?
Colorado County records 343.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Colorado 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.