Eastland County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eastland 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
5 of 824 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eastland County compares with Texas
Eastland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eastland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eastland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 383.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 53% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 35.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Eastland County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Eastland County: 6.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 824 crashes involving commercial trucks in Eastland County since 2015: 389 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Eastland County is I-20, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 2214 (4), US-183 (2) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Eastland County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Eastland County.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Eastland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 13 |
| Fm 2214 | 4 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eastland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 38 |
| Conrad Hilton Blvd | 9 |
| Mile Marker | 6 |
| E 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Mile Marker 332 | 4 |
| W Mm332 Ih 20 Hwy | 4 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| 330Mm Ih 20 | 2 |
Eastland County at a glance
| Population | 18,290 |
| Land area | 926.5 sq mi |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,460 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eastland 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 | 28 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 52 | +58% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 85 | +64% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 85. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Eastland County
ZIP codes in Eastland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Eastland County
How many truck crashes happen in Eastland County?
824 truck crashes have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 389 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Eastland County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes in Eastland County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Eastland County?
The worst month is February: 10.7% of truck crashes in Eastland County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eastland County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Eastland County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Eastland County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Eastland County has 383.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eastland County?
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.