West Orange, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Orange: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Orange and Orange County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Orange County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Orange County compares with Texas
Orange County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Orange County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Orange County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Orange County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in West Orange: I-10 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of West Orange: 14 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Orange County since 2015: 788 people were injured and 60 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
West Orange had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Orange County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of West Orange is I-10, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-62 (5), Fm 1006/Dupont Dr (1) and Fm 1442 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for West Orange fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Orange County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 14 |
| SR-62 | 5 |
| Fm 1006/Dupont Dr | 1 |
| Fm 1442 | 1 |
| Fm 3247 | 1 |
| Fm 408 | 1 |
| I-20 | 1 |
| SR-73 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Orange County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 55 |
| Texas Ave | 37 |
| SR-62 | 6 |
| Edgar Brown Dr | 4 |
| Hwy 12 Hwy | 4 |
| Dupont Dr | 3 |
| Fm 105 | 3 |
| N 300 Lutcher Dr | 3 |
West Orange at a glance
| Population | 3,397 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 999 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Orange 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 | 104 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 149 | +43% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 92 | -38% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 117 | +27% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 104 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Orange
How many truck crashes happen in West Orange?
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Orange County (788 injured, 60 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in West Orange?
I-10 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Orange since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Orange?
June has the most truck crashes in Orange County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in West Orange?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Orange County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does West Orange compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Orange County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in West Orange?
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.