Reagan County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reagan County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 238 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reagan County compares with Texas
Reagan County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reagan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reagan County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 882.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 14.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Reagan County is lower on garbage-truck share 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 Reagan County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Reagan County has recorded 238 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 24 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.1%).
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Reagan County is SR-137, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-67 (3), Fm 1555 (1) and Rm 1555 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reagan County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Reagan County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Reagan County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-137; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 29.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 2.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2016, 2020, 2021 and 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Reagan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Reagan County) |
|---|---|
| SR-137 | 4 |
| US-67 | 3 |
| Fm 1555 | 1 |
| Rm 1555 | 1 |
| Rm33 | 1 |
| Rr-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reagan County) |
|---|---|
| Best Ln | 3 |
| E Highway 67 | 3 |
| N Fm 1357 Hwy | 3 |
| N Highway 137 Hwy | 3 |
| N State Highway 137 Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 137 | 3 |
| Connecticut Ave | 2 |
| N Sh 137 Hwy | 2 |
Reagan County at a glance
| Population | 3,139 |
| Land area | 1,175.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,813 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Reagan 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -20% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 29 | +743% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 22 | -23% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Reagan County
ZIP codes in Reagan County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Reagan County
How many truck crashes happen in Reagan County?
Since 2015, 238 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Reagan County (160 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Reagan County?
NHTSA data shows SR-137 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Reagan County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reagan County?
Truck crashes in Reagan County peak in August, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Reagan County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reagan County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Reagan County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Reagan County has 882.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reagan County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016, 2020, 2021 and 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.