Crockett County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crockett 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 358 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crockett County compares with Texas
Crockett County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crockett County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crockett County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,130.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 18.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Crockett County is lower on garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Crockett County: 11.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Crockett County has recorded 358 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Crockett County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-205 (1), CR-208 (1) and CR-301 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Crockett County.
Route planning tips for Crockett County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crockett County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 27.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 8 |
| CR-205 | 1 |
| CR-208 | 1 |
| CR-301 | 1 |
| SR-137 | 1 |
| SR-163 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crockett County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| Interstate Highway 10 | 1 |
| Loop | 1 |
| Loop 466 | 1 |
| S 1200 Avenue E St | 1 |
| Sh 137 | 1 |
| Sh 163 | 1 |
| Sl 466 | 1 |
Crockett County at a glance
| Population | 2,799 |
| Land area | 2,807.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,741 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Crockett 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 | 14 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 34 | +113% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | -10% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Crockett County
How many truck crashes happen in Crockett County?
Crockett County has had 358 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 197 people and killing 21.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Crockett County?
Since 2015, I-10 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Crockett County: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Crockett County?
February has the most truck crashes in Crockett County, 14.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Crockett County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Crockett County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Crockett County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 1,130.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Crockett County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crockett 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.