Ben Arnold, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ben Arnold: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ben Arnold and Milam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Milam County numbers.
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.
Milam County at a glance: 9.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Milam County. They injured 296 people and killed 40.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 1 truck crash reported in Ben Arnold since 2015, this page uses Milam County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 within 10 miles of Ben Arnold is US-77, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 485 (2), Fm 2269 Columbus Ave (1) and US-190 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Ben Arnold fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-77 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-77 | 3 |
| Fm 485 | 2 |
| Fm 2269 Columbus Ave | 1 |
| US-190 | 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 |
Ben Arnold at a glance
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76519) | $90,682 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 42. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ben Arnold
How many truck crashes happen in Ben Arnold?
Milam County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 40.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ben Arnold?
US-77 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ben Arnold since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ben Arnold?
August has the most truck crashes in Milam County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ben Arnold?
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 Ben Arnold compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 145.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Milam County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ben Arnold?
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.