Falls County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Falls 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
1 of 324 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Falls County compares with Texas
Falls County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Falls County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Falls County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Falls County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Falls County: 3.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Falls County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
November through March accounts for 36.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by US-77 (4), SR-6 (2) and CR-159 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Falls County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Falls County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 8 |
| US-77 | 4 |
| SR-6 | 2 |
| CR-159 | 1 |
| Fm 147 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Falls County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 6 | 3 |
| Bridge St | 2 |
| I-35 | 2 |
| Live Oak St | 2 |
| N Highway 77 Hwy | 2 |
| Williams St | 2 |
| Business 6 Hwy | 1 |
| Cr 176 | 1 |
Falls County at a glance
| Population | 17,752 |
| Land area | 765.5 sq mi |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,007 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Falls 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 | 14 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 19 | +34% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 26 | +35% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Falls County
ZIP codes in Falls County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Falls County
How many truck accidents are there in Falls County?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Falls County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 170 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Falls County?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Falls County: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Falls County?
September has the most truck crashes in Falls County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Falls County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Falls County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Falls County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Falls County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Falls 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.