Irion County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irion 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 59 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Irion County compares with Texas
Irion County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Irion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Irion County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 339.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.82 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Irion County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Irion County: 7.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 59 crashes involving commercial trucks in Irion County since 2015: 49 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 70 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 15.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
7.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Irion County happened on Fm 2469 (1) and US-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Irion County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Irion County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Irion County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% 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 Irion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Irion County) |
|---|---|
| Fm 2469 | 1 |
| US-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Irion County) |
|---|---|
| N 21787 Us 67 | 1 |
| N Broadway St | 1 |
| Railroad Rd | 1 |
| Rm 2469 | 1 |
Irion County at a glance
| Population | 1,526 |
| Land area | 1,051.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $77,059 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Irion 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 1 | -43% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +938% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 4 | -73% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Irion County
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Questions fleets ask about Irion County
How many truck crashes happen in Irion County?
59 truck crashes have been reported in Irion County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 49 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Irion County?
March has the most truck crashes in Irion County, 15.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Irion County?
Since 2015, Irion County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Irion County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Irion County has 339.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Irion County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.