Foard County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Foard 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 26 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Foard County compares with Texas
Foard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Foard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Foard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 207.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 41.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Foard County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Foard County: 4.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Foard County has recorded 26 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 0 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 167 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 19.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 pm stands out with 15.4% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes in Foard County since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Foard County.
Route planning tips for Foard County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Foard County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% 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
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 Foard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Foard County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Foard County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 98 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| Sh 6 | 1 |
| W 25600 Ih10 | 1 |
Foard County at a glance
| Population | 1,053 |
| Land area | 704.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,188 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Foard 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 | 1 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | -10% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | +100% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 2 | -17% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Cities, towns & communities in Foard County
ZIP codes in Foard County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Foard County
How many truck accidents are there in Foard County?
Since 2015, 26 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Foard County (9 injured, 0 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Foard County?
Truck crashes in Foard County peak in December, with 19.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Foard County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Foard County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Foard County compare with Texas?
Foard County records 207.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Foard County?
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.