McCulloch County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McCulloch 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
1 of 146 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCulloch County compares with Texas
McCulloch County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCulloch County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCulloch County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 172.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
McCulloch County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for McCulloch County: 28.4% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 146 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCulloch County. They injured 90 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in October (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-87 leads in McCulloch County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-71 (2), Fm 765 (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for McCulloch County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McCulloch County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McCulloch County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 2 |
| Fm 765 | 1 |
| US-190 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCulloch County) |
|---|---|
| N 500 Bridge St | 2 |
| N 800 San Angelo Hwy | 2 |
| S 2300 Bridge St | 2 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| E 300 190 Hwy | 1 |
| E 900 6Th St | 1 |
| Fm 1311 | 1 |
McCulloch County at a glance
| Population | 7,448 |
| Land area | 1,065.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,969 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCulloch 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 | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -23% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 11 | +122% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | -4% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about McCulloch County
How common are truck crashes in McCulloch County?
McCulloch County has had 146 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 90 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in McCulloch County?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in McCulloch County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McCulloch County?
April has the most truck crashes in McCulloch County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in McCulloch County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in McCulloch County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in McCulloch County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 172.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCulloch County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McCulloch County?
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.