Bushland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bushland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bushland and Potter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Potter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,566 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Potter County compares with Texas
Potter County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Potter County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Potter County at a glance: 8.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Potter County has recorded 1,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 794 people injured and 54 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Bushland since 2015, this page uses Potter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bushland is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Rm 1061 (2), Fm 2186 (1) and Fm 2590 Soncy Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Bushland fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| Rm 1061 | 2 |
| Fm 2186 | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| SR-335 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 48 |
| Bell St | 10 |
| S 700 Lakeside Dr | 10 |
| Dumas Dr | 8 |
| S 1800 Lakeside Dr | 8 |
| River Rd | 7 |
| N 300 Lakeside Dr | 7 |
| Dumas Hwy | 6 |
Bushland at a glance
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 99 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 109 | +11% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 107 | -2% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 145 | +35% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 99 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 145. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bushland
How common are truck crashes in Bushland?
Potter County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 794 people and killing 54.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bushland?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Bushland: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bushland?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Potter County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bushland?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Potter County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Bushland compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 116.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bushland?
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.