Maverick County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Maverick 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
3 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maverick County compares with Texas
Maverick County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maverick County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maverick County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 21% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.78 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 7% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Maverick County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Maverick County: 8.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Maverick County has recorded 330 truck crashes since 2015, with 274 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-277 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). Next come US-57 (3), Fm 2644 (2) and Fm 481 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Maverick County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-277 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2020 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Maverick County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Maverick County) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 11 |
| US-57 | 3 |
| Fm 2644 | 2 |
| Fm 481 | 1 |
| SR-480 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maverick County) |
|---|---|
| El Indio Hwy | 26 |
| Del Rio Blvd | 11 |
| N 2900 Veterans Blvd | 11 |
| N 1900 Veterans Blvd | 7 |
| Ward St | 5 |
| E 2400 Main St | 4 |
| Second St | 4 |
| US-57 | 4 |
Maverick County at a glance
| Population | 58,829 |
| Land area | 1,279.5 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maverick 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 | 16 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 10 | -38% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 24 | +144% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 31 | +30% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Maverick County
How many truck crashes happen in Maverick County?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Maverick County (274 injured, 26 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Maverick County?
NHTSA data shows US-277 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Maverick County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Maverick County?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Maverick County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Maverick County?
Since 2015, Maverick County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Maverick County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Maverick County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Maverick County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2020; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.