Mills County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mills 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
2 of 110 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mills County compares with Texas
Mills County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mills County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mills County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 205.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Mills County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Mills County: 25.2% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mills County. They injured 55 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
2.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads in Mills County with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-183 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Mills County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mills County.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Mills County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 3 |
| US-183 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mills County) |
|---|---|
| Fisher St | 7 |
| N Sh 16 | 2 |
| 4Th Street | 1 |
| Evans St | 1 |
| Fm 574 | 1 |
| N 600 16 Hwy | 1 |
| Sh 16 | 1 |
| W 1100 Farm Market 574 | 1 |
Mills County at a glance
| Population | 4,563 |
| Land area | 748.2 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,621 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mills 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 | 5 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 7 | +58% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | +24% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Mills County
ZIP codes in Mills County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Mills County
How common are truck crashes in Mills County?
110 truck crashes have been reported in Mills County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 55 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Mills County?
US-84 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Mills County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Mills County?
Truck crashes in Mills County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mills County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mills County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Mills County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Mills County records 205.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mills 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.