Montague County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Montague 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
1 of 226 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Montague County compares with Texas
Montague County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Montague County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Montague County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 88.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 57% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Montague County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Montague County at a glance: 17.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Montague County has recorded 226 truck crashes since 2015, with 114 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 41.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by Fm 1655 (1), Fm 2634 (1) and SR-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Montague County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Montague County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Montague County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 7 |
| Fm 1655 | 1 |
| Fm 2634 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-287 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Montague County) |
|---|---|
| E 500 Wise St | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-81 | 2 |
| Access Rd | 1 |
| Carter Lake Dr | 1 |
| E 0000 287 Hwy | 1 |
| E 100 Wise St | 1 |
| E 1200 Wise St | 1 |
Montague County at a glance
| Population | 21,890 |
| Land area | 930.9 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $65,321 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Montague 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +29% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 22 | +12% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 21 | -2% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Montague County
How common are truck crashes in Montague County?
226 truck crashes have been reported in Montague County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 114 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Montague County?
US-81 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Montague County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Montague County?
Truck crashes in Montague County peak in July, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Montague County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Montague County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Montague County compare with Texas?
Montague County records 88.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Montague County?
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.