Oglesby, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oglesby: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oglesby and Coryell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coryell County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Coryell County: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Coryell County has recorded 340 truck crashes since 2015, with 177 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Oglesby since 2015; patterns below come from Coryell County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oglesby since 2015 were spread across roads: US-84 (3) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Oglesby fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Coryell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| SR-36 | 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 |
Oglesby at a glance
| Population | 445 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 871 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76561) | $60,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76561) | $188,912 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oglesby
How common are truck crashes in Oglesby?
Since 2015, 340 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coryell County (177 injured, 18 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oglesby?
The worst month is March: 9.4% of truck crashes in Coryell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oglesby?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coryell County since 2015, 4.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Oglesby compare with Texas?
Coryell County records 33.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oglesby?
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.