Ochiltree County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ochiltree 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
0 of 113 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ochiltree County compares with Texas
Ochiltree County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ochiltree County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ochiltree County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Ochiltree County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ochiltree County: 8.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 113 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ochiltree County. They injured 81 people and killed 6.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 1.8%.
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-15 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by Fm 2711 (1), Mu-2nd St (1) and SR-70 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Ochiltree County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Ochiltree County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ochiltree County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-15 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.2% 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
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 Ochiltree County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ochiltree County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Fm 2711 | 1 |
| Mu-2nd St | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ochiltree County) |
|---|---|
| S 1400 Main St | 2 |
| Sh 70 | 2 |
| Sw 200 7Th Ave | 2 |
| W 1000 Brillhart St | 2 |
| W 12000 Brillhart Ave | 2 |
| 2Nd St | 1 |
| E 000 Brillhart St | 1 |
| S 2600 Main St | 1 |
Ochiltree County at a glance
| Population | 9,717 |
| Land area | 917.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,915 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ochiltree 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 10 | +19% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +31% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 10 | -27% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ochiltree County
ZIP codes in Ochiltree County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ochiltree County
How many truck crashes happen in Ochiltree County?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Ochiltree County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 81 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Ochiltree County?
NHTSA data shows SR-15 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes in Ochiltree County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ochiltree County?
June has the most truck crashes in Ochiltree County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ochiltree County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ochiltree County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ochiltree County compared with Texas?
Ochiltree County records 102.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Ochiltree 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.