Comanche, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comanche: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Comanche and Comanche County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Comanche County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Comanche County: 27.5% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 341 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Comanche County. They injured 134 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 37 truck crashes reported in Comanche since 2015, this page uses Comanche County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 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.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-16 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Fm 2247 (1), SR-36 (1) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Comanche fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-16 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 2.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| Fm 2247 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 4,401 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 965 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76442) | $59,853 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76442) | $141,013 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 29. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Comanche
How many truck accidents are there in Comanche?
341 truck crashes have been reported in Comanche County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 134 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Comanche?
Since 2015, SR-16 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Comanche: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Comanche?
February has the most truck crashes in Comanche County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Comanche?
Since 2015, Comanche County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Comanche compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Comanche County has 207.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Comanche?
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.