Erath County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erath 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
4 of 557 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Erath County compares with Texas
Erath County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Erath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Erath County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Erath County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Erath County at a glance: 7.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 557 crashes involving commercial trucks in Erath County since 2015: 291 people were injured and 41 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (7.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-281 leads in Erath County with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-67 (6), SR-6 (4) and Fm 8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Erath County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-281; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Erath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Erath County) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 9 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| SR-6 | 4 |
| Fm 8 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| CR-336 | 1 |
| Fm 1188 | 1 |
| Fm 8 Lingleville Rd | 1 |
| SR-108 | 1 |
| SR-220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Erath County) |
|---|---|
| W Washington St | 26 |
| W South Loop | 14 |
| E South Loop | 10 |
| Morgan Mill Rd | 7 |
| E Lingleville Rd | 7 |
| East Rd | 6 |
| Northwest Loop | 4 |
| W Lingleville Rd | 4 |
Erath County at a glance
| Population | 44,496 |
| Land area | 1,083.2 sq mi |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,390 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Erath 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 | 23 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 32 | +39% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 39 | +21% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 48 | +23% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Erath County
How many truck accidents are there in Erath County?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erath County (291 injured, 41 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Erath County?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Erath County: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erath County?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Erath County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Erath County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erath County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Erath County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Erath County records 105.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Erath 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.