Comanche County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comanche 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
2 of 341 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comanche County compares with Texas
Comanche County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comanche County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comanche County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 31% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 24% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Comanche County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Comanche County: 27.5% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 341 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comanche County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads in Comanche County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-16 (4), SR-6 (3) and Fm 1496 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Comanche County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 6 |
| SR-16 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| Fm 1496 | 1 |
| Fm 2247 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Central Ave | 5 |
| E 1200 Central Ave | 4 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
| E 100 Central Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Central St | 2 |
| E 2200 377 Hwy | 2 |
| S 100 Austin St | 2 |
| W 900 Central Ave | 2 |
Comanche County at a glance
| Population | 14,359 |
| Land area | 937.8 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,193 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comanche 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 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +2% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +79% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 29 | +30% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Comanche County
ZIP codes in Comanche County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Comanche County
How many truck crashes happen in Comanche County?
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comanche County (134 injured, 20 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Comanche County?
Since 2015, SR-36 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Comanche County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Comanche County?
Truck crashes in Comanche County peak in February, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Comanche County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Comanche County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Comanche County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Comanche County has 207.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Comanche 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.