Crane County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crane 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 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crane County compares with Texas
Crane County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crane County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 285.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 51% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crane County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Crane County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crane County. They injured 101 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Crane County is I-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-329 (3), US-385 (2) and Fm 1233 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Crane County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Crane County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crane County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crane County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 4 |
| SR-329 | 3 |
| US-385 | 2 |
| Fm 1233 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crane County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1053 | 4 |
| US-385 | 3 |
| Dump Ground Rd | 1 |
| E 100 9Th St | 1 |
| Fm 11 | 1 |
| N 400 Gaston St | 1 |
| N Us 385 | 1 |
| Sh 329 | 1 |
Crane County at a glance
| Population | 4,594 |
| Land area | 785.1 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,096 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crane 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +24% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +131% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 14 | +44% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crane County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crane County
How many truck accidents are there in Crane County?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Crane County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 101 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crane County?
I-20 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Crane County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crane County?
July has the most truck crashes in Crane County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crane County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crane County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Crane County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crane County has 285.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Crane 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.