Skellytown, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skellytown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Skellytown and Hutchinson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hutchinson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 99 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hutchinson County compares with Texas
Hutchinson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hutchinson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hutchinson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 43.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 31% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 13.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Hutchinson County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hutchinson County at a glance: 1 in 47 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.1%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 99 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hutchinson County since 2015: 55 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 43 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Skellytown since 2015; patterns below come from Hutchinson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 16.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 33.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Skellytown since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-152 (3) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Skellytown fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hutchinson County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Hutchinson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 3 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hutchinson County) |
|---|---|
| E 800 3Rd St | 2 |
| N 1500 N Main St St | 2 |
| Carolina St | 1 |
| Crockett St | 1 |
| E 100 E 7Th St | 1 |
| E 1000 3Rd | 1 |
| E 200 Broadway | 1 |
| Fairlanes Blvd | 1 |
Skellytown at a glance
| Population | 389 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 733 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hutchinson 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 | 10 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +0% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 8 | +2% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 8 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Skellytown
How many truck accidents are there in Skellytown?
99 truck crashes have been reported in Hutchinson County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Skellytown?
October has the most truck crashes in Hutchinson County, 16.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Skellytown?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Hutchinson County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Skellytown compared with Texas?
Hutchinson County records 43.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Skellytown?
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.