Chilton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chilton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chilton and Falls County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Falls County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Falls County is lower on 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Falls County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Chilton had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Falls County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-7 leads within 10 miles of Chilton with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (4), CR-WOODLAWN Road (1) and Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Chilton fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-7 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 3.7% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| US-77 | 4 |
| CR-WOODLAWN Road | 1 |
| Fm 2837/Rosenthal Pkwy | 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 |
Chilton at a glance
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76632) | $76,193 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76632) | $170,383 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chilton
How common are truck crashes in Chilton?
324 truck crashes have been reported in Falls County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 170 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Chilton?
Since 2015, SR-7 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chilton: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chilton?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Falls County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Chilton?
Since 2015, Falls County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Chilton compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Falls County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Chilton?
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.