Yorktown, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yorktown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yorktown and DeWitt County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use DeWitt County numbers.
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 |
DeWitt County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for DeWitt County: 1 in 303 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
DeWitt County has recorded 339 truck crashes since 2015, with 189 people injured and 18 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Yorktown since 2015; patterns below come from DeWitt County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Yorktown happened on SR-119 (2), SR-72 (2) and Fm 240 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Yorktown fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-119 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 240 | 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 |
Yorktown at a glance
| Population | 1,785 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,033 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78164) | $67,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78164) | $187,128 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yorktown
How common are truck crashes in Yorktown?
DeWitt County has had 339 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 189 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yorktown?
The worst month is August: 12.4% of truck crashes in DeWitt County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Yorktown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in DeWitt County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Yorktown compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 148.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in DeWitt County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yorktown?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.