Coryell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coryell 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
14 of 340 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coryell County compares with Texas
Coryell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coryell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coryell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Coryell County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Coryell County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 340 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coryell County since 2015: 177 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
2.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-36 leads in Coryell County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-190 (2), US-84 (2) and CR-CALHOUN Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Coryell County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coryell County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-36; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 2.2% 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
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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coryell County) |
|---|---|
| SR-36 | 7 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| CR-CALHOUN Rd | 1 |
| Fm 929 | 1 |
| Fm116 | 1 |
| US-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coryell County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 107 | 4 |
| Business 36 | 3 |
| E 2200 Main St | 3 |
| E 3200 Main St | 3 |
| N 1300 36 Hwy | 3 |
| S 2800 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| S 3000 State Highway 36 | 3 |
| Sh 36 | 3 |
Coryell County at a glance
| Population | 86,370 |
| Land area | 1,052.2 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,996 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coryell 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 | 16 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 23 | +41% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coryell County
ZIP codes in Coryell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coryell County
How many truck accidents are there in Coryell County?
Coryell County has had 340 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 177 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coryell County?
SR-36 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Coryell County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Coryell County?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Coryell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coryell County?
Since 2015, Coryell County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Coryell County compare with Texas?
Coryell County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coryell 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.