Menard, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Menard: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Menard and Menard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Menard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 77 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Menard County compares with Texas
Menard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Menard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Menard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 347.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 34% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 35.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Menard County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Menard County: 6.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 77 crashes involving commercial trucks in Menard County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 2 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 55 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Menard since 2015, this page uses Menard County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 19.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Menard since 2015 were spread across roads: US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Menard fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Menard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Menard County) |
|---|---|
| N 100 Us 83 | 2 |
| Sh 29 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Ellis | 1 |
| Ellis Ave | 1 |
| N 1619 Us 83 Hwy | 1 |
| N Unk Hwy 83 | 1 |
| S 800 Ellis St | 1 |
Menard at a glance
| Population | 1,309 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 635 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76859) | $47,443 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76859) | $110,993 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Menard 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | +42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | -1% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Menard
How many truck crashes happen in Menard?
Menard County has had 77 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Menard?
Truck crashes in Menard County peak in June, with 19.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Menard?
Since 2015, Menard County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Menard compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Menard County records 347.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Menard?
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.