Ozona, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ozona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ozona and Crockett County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Crockett County numbers.
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 |
Crockett County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Ozona since 2015; patterns below come from Crockett County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 14.5% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.8%).
Road surface: 11.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ozona since 2015: I-10 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crockett County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Ozona fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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 Crockett County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 2 |
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 |
Ozona at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76943) | $81,664 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76943) | $129,418 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ozona
How common are truck crashes in Ozona?
Since 2015, 358 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Crockett County (197 injured, 21 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ozona?
The worst month is February: 14.5% of truck crashes in Crockett County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ozona?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Crockett County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Ozona compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Crockett County has 1,130.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ozona?
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.