Farnsworth, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farnsworth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farnsworth and Ochiltree County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ochiltree County numbers.
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 |
Ochiltree County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ochiltree County at a glance: 8.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Ochiltree County has recorded 113 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Farnsworth since 2015, this page uses Ochiltree County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (14.2% of the year) and are lowest in September (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farnsworth since 2015: SR-15 (1) and US-83 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Ochiltree County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Farnsworth fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ochiltree County.
- With 8.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 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 |
Farnsworth at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farnsworth
How common are truck crashes in Farnsworth?
Ochiltree County has had 113 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 81 people and killing 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Farnsworth?
Truck crashes in Ochiltree County peak in June, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Farnsworth?
Since 2015, Ochiltree County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Farnsworth compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 102.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ochiltree County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Farnsworth?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.