Rising Star, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rising Star: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rising Star 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Eastland County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Rising Star since 2015; patterns below come from Eastland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rising Star since 2015: Fm 1689 (1) and SR-36 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Rising Star fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1689 | 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 |
Rising Star at a glance
| Population | 778 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 450 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76471) | $54,773 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76471) | $154,499 |
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 Rising Star
How many truck crashes happen in Rising Star?
Eastland County has had 824 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 389 people and killing 36.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rising Star?
February has the most truck crashes in Eastland County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rising Star?
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 Rising Star compare with Texas?
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 Rising Star?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.