Waka, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waka: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waka 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 |
Compared with Texas, Ochiltree County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ochiltree County: 8.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 113 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ochiltree County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Waka 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.5%).
Road surface: 8.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Waka since 2015 were spread across roads: Fm 3214 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Ochiltree County.
Route planning tips for Waka 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 3214 | 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 |
Waka at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waka
How many truck accidents are there in Waka?
113 truck crashes have been reported in Ochiltree County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 81 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Waka?
The worst month is June: 14.2% of truck crashes in Ochiltree County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Waka?
Since 2015, Ochiltree County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Waka compared with Texas?
Ochiltree County records 102.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Waka?
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.