Eastland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eastland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eastland 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Eastland County: 6.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Eastland County has recorded 824 truck crashes since 2015, with 389 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Eastland had 43 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Eastland County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Fm 2214 (3) and US-183 (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 Eastland fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.6% 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.
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 | 7 |
| Fm 2214 | 3 |
| US-183 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 3,772 |
| Land area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Density | 860 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76448) | $57,122 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76448) | $181,833 |
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 Eastland
How many truck crashes happen in Eastland?
824 truck crashes have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, with 36 deaths and 389 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eastland?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Eastland: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eastland?
Truck crashes in Eastland County peak in February, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Eastland?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eastland County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Eastland compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Eastland County has 383.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eastland?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.