DeWitt County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in DeWitt 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
1 of 339 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How DeWitt County compares with Texas
DeWitt County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where DeWitt County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | DeWitt County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 148.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, DeWitt County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
DeWitt County at a glance: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 339 crashes involving commercial trucks in DeWitt County since 2015: 189 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.1%).
Road surface: 2.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-183 (4), SR-72 (2) and Fm 240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for DeWitt County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in DeWitt County.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 2.0% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in DeWitt County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in DeWitt County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 5 |
| US-183 | 4 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 240 | 1 |
| Gonzales St | 1 |
| SR-119 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (DeWitt County) |
|---|---|
| Garfield Rd | 8 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| Cheapside Rd | 4 |
| Frank Kozielski Rd | 4 |
| Bellevue Cemetery Rd | 3 |
| Sh 119 | 3 |
| Simpson Ranch Rd | 3 |
| E 500 Main St | 2 |
DeWitt County at a glance
| Population | 20,252 |
| Land area | 909.0 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,021 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in DeWitt 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 | 10 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 12 | +18% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 37 | +205% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 26 | -29% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in DeWitt County
ZIP codes in DeWitt County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about DeWitt County
How common are truck crashes in DeWitt County?
Since 2015, 339 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in DeWitt County (189 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in DeWitt County?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in DeWitt County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in DeWitt County?
Truck crashes in DeWitt County peak in August, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in DeWitt County?
Since 2015, DeWitt County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How does DeWitt County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 148.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeWitt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in DeWitt County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.