Concho County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Concho 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 118 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Concho County compares with Texas
Concho County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Concho County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Concho County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 317.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 39% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Concho County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Concho County: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Concho County. They injured 78 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Concho County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-83 (2) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Concho County.
Route planning tips for Concho County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Concho County.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Concho County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Concho County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Concho County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 6 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| W Us Highway 87 Hwy | 2 |
| E Broadway St | 1 |
| E Farrm To Market Rd 1929 Rd | 1 |
| E Us Hwy Hwy | 1 |
| N 83 Us Hwy 83 Rd | 1 |
| N Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
Concho County at a glance
| Population | 3,326 |
| Land area | 983.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,202 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Concho 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 3 | -43% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +128% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | +62% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Concho County
ZIP codes in Concho County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Concho County
How common are truck crashes in Concho County?
Since 2015, 118 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Concho County (78 injured, 5 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Concho County?
The worst month is December: 13.6% of truck crashes in Concho County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Concho County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Concho County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Concho County compare with Texas?
Concho County records 317.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Concho County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.