Carter, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carter and Parker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 1,407 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parker County compares with Texas
Parker County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parker County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 16% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 12% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Parker County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes.
Carter at a glance: Fm 51 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Carter since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,407 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Parker County. They injured 778 people and killed 66.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Carter since 2015, this page uses Parker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: Fm 920 (3), Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd (1) and Pojo Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Carter fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to Fm 51 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 51 | 4 |
| Fm 920 | 3 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Pojo Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parker County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 60 |
| Fort Worth Hwy | 25 |
| Santa Fe Dr | 14 |
| Mineral Wells Hwy | 11 |
| US-180 | 10 |
| Peaster Hwy | 9 |
| Church Rd | 8 |
| N 100 Main St | 8 |
Carter at a glance
| Land area | 6.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76082) | $92,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76082) | $296,137 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Parker 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 | 44 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 92 | +109% | 3.2 |
| 2010s | 91 | -1% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 139 | +52% | 5.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 44 a year in the 1990s and 139 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 5.2 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carter
How many truck accidents are there in Carter?
Parker County has had 1,407 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 778 people and killing 66.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carter?
Since 2015, Fm 51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carter: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Carter?
October has the most truck crashes in Parker County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carter?
Since 2015, Parker County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carter compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Parker County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carter?
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.