Miami, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Miami: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Miami and Roberts County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Roberts County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Roberts County compares with Texas
Roberts County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Roberts County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Roberts County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 499.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 23.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 41% below the state |
| After dark | 32.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Roberts County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Roberts County: 8.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Roberts County since 2015: 20 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
Miami had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Roberts County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.2%.
November through March accounts for 23.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Miami happened on Fm 1268 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Roberts County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Miami fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Roberts County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1268 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Roberts County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 70 | 2 |
| Quarter Horse Rd | 1 |
| Rafer L Road | 1 |
| S River Rd | 1 |
Miami at a glance
| Population | 542 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 464 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79059) | $66,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79059) | $142,756 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Roberts 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +140% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 7 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 4 | -44% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Miami
How many truck accidents are there in Miami?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Roberts County (20 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Miami?
The worst month is May: 15.2% of truck crashes in Roberts County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Miami?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Roberts County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Miami compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Roberts County has 499.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Miami?
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.