McMullen County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in McMullen 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 158 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McMullen County compares with Texas
McMullen County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McMullen County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McMullen County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2,445.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 38.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 20% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 30.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, McMullen County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for McMullen County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.1% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 158 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McMullen County. They injured 94 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in McMullen County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-16 (2), SR-72 (2), Fm 624 (1) and SR-97 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for McMullen County.
Route planning tips for McMullen County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McMullen County.
- Morning starts matter: 31.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McMullen County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in McMullen County) |
|---|---|
| SR-16 | 2 |
| SR-72 | 2 |
| Fm 624 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McMullen County) |
|---|---|
| Old Fowlerton Rd | 5 |
| Franklin Ranch Rd | 3 |
| Yeager Rd | 2 |
| Camarone Ranch Rd | 1 |
| E Franklin Ranch Rd | 1 |
| Franklin Ranch Road | 1 |
| Hines | 1 |
| Martin Ranch Rd | 1 |
McMullen County at a glance
| Population | 565 |
| Land area | 1,139.8 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $37,669 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McMullen 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 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 4 | +106% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 24 | +578% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 11 | -55% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 11. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in McMullen County
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Questions fleets ask about McMullen County
How many truck accidents are there in McMullen County?
McMullen County has had 158 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 94 people and killing 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in McMullen County?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in McMullen County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in McMullen County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in McMullen County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in McMullen County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, McMullen County has 2,445.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in McMullen County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.