Milam County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Milam 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Milam County compares with Texas
Milam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Milam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Milam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 35% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 13% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 60% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Milam County sits below Texas on 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 injuries per crash.
The headline for Milam County: 9.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Milam County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 40 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Milam County is US-77, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-79 (7), Fm 485 (4) and US-190 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Milam County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Milam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 8 |
| US-79 | 7 |
| Fm 485 | 4 |
| US-190 | 2 |
| Fm 1712 | 1 |
| Fm 2269 Columbus Ave | 1 |
| Fm 486 | 1 |
| Fm 487 | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Milam County) |
|---|---|
| US-79 | 5 |
| N 2200 Travis Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| W 2000 4Th St | 3 |
| E 1300 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1600 Cameron Ave | 2 |
| E 1700 4Th St | 2 |
| E 8500 Hwy 79 | 2 |
Milam County at a glance
| Population | 26,159 |
| Land area | 1,016.4 sq mi |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,430 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Milam 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 | 27 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 39 | +43% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 36 | -7% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 42 | +17% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 27 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Milam County
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Questions fleets ask about Milam County
How common are truck crashes in Milam County?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Milam County (296 injured, 40 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Milam County?
US-77 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Milam County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Milam County?
Truck crashes in Milam County peak in August, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Milam County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Milam County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Milam County compare with Texas?
Milam County records 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Milam 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.