Stephenville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephenville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stephenville 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 |
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.
The headline for Erath County: 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.
With 118 truck crashes reported in Stephenville since 2015, this page uses Erath County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 1.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stephenville since 2015 were spread across roads: US-281 (3), US-67 (3), Fm 8 (2) and Fm 8 Lingleville Rd (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 Stephenville fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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-67 | 3 |
| Fm 8 | 2 |
| Fm 8 Lingleville Rd | 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 |
Stephenville at a glance
| Population | 22,147 |
| Land area | 12.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,851 per sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stephenville
How many truck crashes happen in Stephenville?
Since 2015, 557 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Erath County (291 injured, 41 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephenville?
September has the most truck crashes in Erath County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stephenville?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Erath County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Stephenville compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Erath County has 105.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stephenville?
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.