Mason, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mason: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mason and Mason County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mason County numbers.
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 |
Mason County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Mason County has recorded 61 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 0 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Mason since 2015, this page uses Mason County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 21.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 3.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (16.4%).
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Mason since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Mason fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason County.
- 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 within 10 miles 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 at a glance
| Population | 2,152 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 589 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76856) | $74,677 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76856) | $286,886 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mason
How many truck crashes happen in Mason?
Mason County has had 61 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 0.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mason?
September has the most truck crashes in Mason County, 21.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mason?
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 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mason?
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.