Real County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Real 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 38 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Real County compares with Texas
Real County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Real County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Real County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 24.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 40% below the state |
| After dark | 18.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Real County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Real County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 38 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Real County. They injured 20 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 109 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (18.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (2.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 24.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (15.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Real County since 2015: US-83 (2) and CR-CYPRESS Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Real County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Real County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Real County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Real County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 2 |
| CR-CYPRESS Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Real County) |
|---|---|
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Cypress Creek Rd | 1 |
| N Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 1 |
| US-83 | 1 |
| W 800 River Rd | 1 |
Real County at a glance
| Population | 2,772 |
| Land area | 699.2 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $42,882 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Real 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +48% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +44% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -57% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 2 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Real County
ZIP codes in Real County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Real County
How many truck accidents are there in Real County?
Real County has had 38 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 20 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Real County?
October has the most truck crashes in Real County, 18.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Real County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Real County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Real County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Real County has 121.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Real County?
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.