Kimble County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kimble 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 351 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kimble County compares with Texas
Kimble County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kimble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kimble County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 677.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Texas, Kimble County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kimble County: 11.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Kimble County has recorded 351 truck crashes since 2015, with 173 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 46.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Kimble County with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-377 (1) and US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kimble County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Kimble County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kimble County.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kimble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kimble County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 12 |
| US-377 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kimble County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 30 |
| US-83 | 5 |
| E Ih 10 | 2 |
| E 465 10 Hwy | 1 |
| E 467 Ih 10 Hwy | 1 |
| N 2300 Main St | 1 |
| N Main St | 1 |
| S 2400 Main St | 1 |
Kimble County at a glance
| Population | 4,401 |
| Land area | 1,251.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,965 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kimble 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 | 13 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 14 | +9% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 27 | +96% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 26 | -4% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kimble County
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Questions fleets ask about Kimble County
How many truck crashes happen in Kimble County?
Since 2015, 351 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kimble County (173 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kimble County?
I-10 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Kimble County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kimble County?
The worst month is January: 13.4% of truck crashes in Kimble County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kimble County?
Since 2015, Kimble County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kimble County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 677.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kimble County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kimble 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.