Copperas Cove, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Copperas Cove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Copperas Cove and Lampasas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lampasas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 204 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lampasas County compares with Texas
Lampasas County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lampasas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lampasas County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 74.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.76 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Lampasas County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lampasas County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 204 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lampasas County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 21 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Copperas Cove since 2015, this page uses Lampasas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.3%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-190 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come Fm 2657 (1), Fm116 (1) and Fm3470 Stan Schlueter Lp (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Copperas Cove fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 28.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Lampasas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 6 |
| Fm 2657 | 1 |
| Fm116 | 1 |
| Fm3470 Stan Schlueter Lp | 1 |
| US-190F | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lampasas County) |
|---|---|
| S 800 Key Ave | 6 |
| N 900 Key Ave | 4 |
| S 500 Key Ave | 4 |
| E 1700 Central Texas Expy | 3 |
| N 800 Key Ave | 3 |
| S 700 Key Ave | 3 |
| E 100 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
| E 1200 Central Texas Expy | 2 |
Copperas Cove at a glance
| Population | 39,627 |
| Land area | 18.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,198 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76539) | $100,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76539) | $282,818 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lampasas 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -32% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 12 | +46% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 18 | +49% | 0.8 |
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 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Copperas Cove
How many truck accidents are there in Copperas Cove?
Lampasas County has had 204 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Copperas Cove?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Copperas Cove: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Copperas Cove?
The worst month is October: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lampasas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Copperas Cove?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Lampasas County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Copperas Cove compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 74.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lampasas County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Copperas Cove?
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.