Cisco, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cisco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cisco and Eastland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Eastland County numbers.
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 sits below Texas on 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.
Eastland County at a glance: 6.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 824 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Eastland County. They injured 389 people and killed 36.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 75 truck crashes were reported in Cisco since 2015; patterns below come from Eastland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Cisco with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-183 (2) and SR-206 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Cisco 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eastland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 6 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| SR-206 | 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 |
Cisco at a glance
| Population | 4,029 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 750 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76437) | $60,923 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76437) | $112,784 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 85. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cisco
How many truck accidents are there in Cisco?
Eastland County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 389 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cisco?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cisco since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cisco?
Truck crashes in Eastland County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cisco?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Cisco compare with Texas?
Eastland County records 383.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cisco?
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.