Rosebud, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosebud: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rosebud 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 |
Falls County sits below Texas 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.
Falls County at a glance: 3.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Falls County has recorded 324 truck crashes since 2015, with 170 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Rosebud since 2015; patterns below come from Falls County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rosebud since 2015 were spread across roads: US-77 (2) and SR-320 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Rosebud fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Falls County.
- 26.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Falls County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 2 |
| SR-320 | 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 |
Rosebud at a glance
| Population | 1,341 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,668 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76570) | $40,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76570) | $86,398 |
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. 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 Rosebud
How many truck crashes happen in Rosebud?
Since 2015, 324 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Falls County (170 injured, 23 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rosebud?
The worst month is September: 10.8% of truck crashes in Falls County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rosebud?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Falls County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rosebud compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 153.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Falls County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rosebud?
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.