Bluff Dale, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bluff Dale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bluff Dale and Erath County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Erath County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Erath County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Erath County: 7.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Erath County. They injured 291 people and killed 41.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Bluff Dale since 2015; patterns below come from Erath County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (7.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-281 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-377 (2) and Fm 1188 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bluff Dale fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-281, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Erath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-281 | 3 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| Fm 1188 | 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 |
Bluff Dale at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76433) | $117,702 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76433) | $403,077 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bluff Dale
How common are truck crashes in Bluff Dale?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erath County (291 injured, 41 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bluff Dale?
Since 2015, US-281 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bluff Dale: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bluff Dale?
Truck crashes in Erath County peak in September, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bluff Dale?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erath County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bluff Dale compared with Texas?
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 Bluff Dale?
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.