Wilson, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wilson and Lynn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lynn County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lynn County compares with Texas
Lynn County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lynn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lynn County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Texas, Lynn County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Lynn County: 5.8% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Lynn County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Wilson since 2015; patterns below come from Lynn County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wilson since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm400 (1), US-84 (1) and US-87 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Wilson fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 5.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm400 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
| US-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lynn County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 5 |
| Us Highway 87 Hwy | 2 |
| County Rd M | 1 |
| S 87 Hwy | 1 |
| Us Hwy | 1 |
Wilson at a glance
| Population | 457 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 707 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79381) | $97,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79381) | $222,845 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lynn 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +62% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +7% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wilson
How many truck accidents are there in Wilson?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lynn County (72 injured, 15 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson?
August has the most truck crashes in Lynn County, 13.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wilson?
Since 2015, Lynn County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wilson compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lynn County has 158.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wilson?
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.