Rule, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rule: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rule and Haskell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Haskell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Haskell County compares with Texas
Haskell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Haskell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Haskell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 250.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 34.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Haskell County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Haskell County: 38.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 158 crashes involving commercial trucks in Haskell County since 2015: 61 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 27 days.
Rule had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Haskell County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rule since 2015: US-277 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Rule fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Haskell County.
- 2.7% 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
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 Haskell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Haskell County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 6 |
| Loop Rd | 2 |
| Hunter Rd | 1 |
| N 1400 Us 277 | 1 |
| N 2100 Hwy 277 Hwy | 1 |
| N 2500 Swenson St | 1 |
| N 2600 Swenson St | 1 |
Rule at a glance
| Population | 561 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 805 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79547) | $41,023 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79547) | $92,532 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Haskell 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 6 | +44% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | +67% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 14 | +29% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rule
How many truck accidents are there in Rule?
Haskell County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 61 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rule?
Truck crashes in Haskell County peak in January, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rule?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Haskell County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Rule compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Haskell County has 250.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Rule?
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.