Cleburne, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cleburne: 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
3 of 208 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleburne compares with Texas
Cleburne against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleburne stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleburne | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 36% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Cleburne sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Cleburne at a glance: SR-174 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Cleburne: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Cleburne has recorded 208 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 45.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-174 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-67 (4), Fm 4 (2) and SR-171 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Cleburne fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-174; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Cleburne
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-174 | 5 |
| US-67 | 4 |
| Fm 4 | 2 |
| SR-171 | 2 |
| Fm 1902 | 1 |
| Fm 2280/Old Betsy Rd | 1 |
| Fm 4/Second St | 1 |
| Fm 916 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleburne) |
|---|---|
| Weatherford Hwy | 8 |
| Weatherford Hwy Hwy | 5 |
| Sparks Dr | 5 |
| Pipeline Rd | 4 |
| N 1700 Main St | 4 |
| Woodard Ave | 3 |
| N Main St | 3 |
| N 800 Main St | 3 |
Cleburne at a glance
| Population | 38,131 |
| Land area | 33.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76031) | $69,155 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76031) | $197,528 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleburne 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 | 13 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 4.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -13% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 18 | +67% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cleburne
How many truck accidents are there in Cleburne?
Since 2015, 208 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleburne (103 injured, 12 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Cleburne?
NHTSA data shows SR-174 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cleburne since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cleburne?
December has the most truck crashes in Cleburne, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cleburne?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Cleburne since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cleburne compare with Texas?
Cleburne records 45.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Cleburne?
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.