Lake Colorado City, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake Colorado City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lake Colorado City and Mitchell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mitchell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Mitchell County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Mitchell County: 9.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 345 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mitchell County since 2015: 146 people were injured and 19 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lake Colorado City since 2015, this page uses Mitchell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Lake Colorado City with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lake Colorado City fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
Lake Colorado City at a glance
| Land area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79512) | $60,353 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79512) | $98,230 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lake Colorado City
How common are truck crashes in Lake Colorado City?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mitchell County (146 injured, 19 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lake Colorado City?
I-20 had 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lake Colorado City since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake Colorado City?
November has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lake Colorado City?
Since 2015, Mitchell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lake Colorado City compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 326.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lake Colorado City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.