Fisher County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fisher 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
0 of 160 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Fisher County compares with Texas
Fisher County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Fisher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Fisher County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 372.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 41% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Fisher County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Fisher County: 29.3% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Fisher County has recorded 160 truck crashes since 2015, with 53 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Fisher County since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 57 (2), US-180 (2) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Fisher County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Fisher County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Fisher County.
- 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 Fisher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Fisher County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 57 | 2 |
| US-180 | 2 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Fisher County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 57 | 11 |
| Sh 70 | 4 |
| E 401 Lee St | 1 |
| E 712 6Th St | 1 |
| Fm 608 | 1 |
Fisher County at a glance
| Population | 3,665 |
| Land area | 899.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,806 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Fisher 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 3 | -25% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +304% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 14 | +25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Fisher County
ZIP codes in Fisher County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Fisher County
How many truck accidents are there in Fisher County?
Since 2015, 160 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Fisher County (53 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fisher County?
Truck crashes in Fisher County peak in May, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fisher County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Fisher County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Fisher County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Fisher County has 372.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Fisher 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.