Fabrica, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fabrica: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fabrica and Maverick County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Maverick County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Maverick County: 8.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maverick County since 2015: 274 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Fabrica had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Maverick County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-277 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by SR-480 (1) and US-57 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Fabrica fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Maverick County.
- 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2020, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 7 |
| SR-480 | 1 |
| US-57 | 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 |
Fabrica at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fabrica
How many truck crashes happen in Fabrica?
330 truck crashes have been reported in Maverick County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 274 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Fabrica?
Since 2015, US-277 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fabrica: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fabrica?
The worst month is September: 12.4% of truck crashes in Maverick County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fabrica?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Maverick County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Fabrica compare with Texas?
Maverick County records 50.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fabrica?
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.