Mason County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mason 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 61 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Mason County compares with Texas
Mason County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 67% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Mason County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr and on snow, slush or ice.
Mason County at a glance: September 21.3% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 61 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mason County. They injured 29 people and killed 0.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 21.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (3.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 16.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded in Mason County.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mason County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded in Mason County since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 4 |
| Sh 29 | 2 |
| E 10180 Sh29 | 1 |
| Ft Mckavitt St | 1 |
| N 7484 87 Hwy | 1 |
| N 9000 Us 87 Hwy | 1 |
| Ne 15326 71 Hwy | 1 |
| S 10000 Us Hwy 87 Hwy | 1 |
Mason County at a glance
| Population | 3,987 |
| Land area | 928.8 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,677 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +66% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 4 | +45% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 5 | +11% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting.
Cities, towns & communities in Mason County
ZIP codes in Mason County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mason County
How common are truck crashes in Mason County?
61 truck crashes have been reported in Mason County since 2015, with 0 deaths and 29 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County?
September has the most truck crashes in Mason County, 21.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mason County?
Since 2015, Mason County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Mason County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Mason County?
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.