Bowie, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowie and Montague County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Montague County numbers.
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.
The headline for Montague County: 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.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Bowie since 2015; patterns below come from Montague County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
US-81 leads within 10 miles of Bowie with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm174 (1), SR-101 (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Bowie fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 2.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Montague County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 5 |
| Fm174 | 1 |
| SR-101 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| US-287 | 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 |
Bowie at a glance
| Population | 6,054 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,097 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76230) | $66,641 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76230) | $218,846 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowie
How many truck crashes happen in Bowie?
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 Bowie?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bowie since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bowie?
The worst month is July: 11.5% of truck crashes in Montague County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bowie?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Montague County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does Bowie compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Montague County has 88.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bowie?
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.