Goldthwaite, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Goldthwaite: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Goldthwaite and Mills County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mills County numbers.
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). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Mills County at a glance: 25.2% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Mills County has recorded 110 truck crashes since 2015, with 55 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
Goldthwaite had 32 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mills County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Goldthwaite since 2015: US-183 (2) and US-84 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Goldthwaite fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 2.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Mills County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 2 |
| US-84 | 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 |
Goldthwaite at a glance
| Population | 1,767 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 875 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76844) | $68,032 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76844) | $222,029 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Goldthwaite
How many truck crashes happen in Goldthwaite?
Since 2015, 110 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mills County (55 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Goldthwaite?
Truck crashes in Mills County peak in October, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Goldthwaite?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Mills County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does Goldthwaite compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mills County has 205.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Goldthwaite?
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.