Robertson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Robertson 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
3 of 495 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Robertson County compares with Texas
Robertson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Robertson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Robertson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 231.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 39% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Robertson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Robertson County: US-190 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Robertson County.
Overview
Since 2015, 495 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Robertson County. They injured 277 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
0.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-190 leads in Robertson County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-79 (4), SR-7 (3) and Fm 46 Main St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Robertson County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Robertson County.
- Look at alternatives to US-190 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Robertson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| US-190 | 5 |
| US-79 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| Fm 46 Main St | 1 |
| Fm 50 | 1 |
| Fm 979 | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Robertson County) |
|---|---|
| N 1400 Market St | 11 |
| N 1600 Market St | 9 |
| N 1423 Market St | 6 |
| S 2000 Market St | 5 |
| S 900 Market St | 5 |
| US-190 | 5 |
| Main St | 4 |
| S 900 Market | 4 |
Robertson County at a glance
| Population | 17,659 |
| Land area | 855.2 sq mi |
| Density | 21 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $69,454 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Robertson 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 | 22 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 45 | +109% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 38 | -14% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 42 | +11% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 42. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Robertson County
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Questions fleets ask about Robertson County
How many truck crashes happen in Robertson County?
495 truck crashes have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 277 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Robertson County?
Since 2015, US-190 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Robertson County: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Robertson County?
September has the most truck crashes in Robertson County, 9.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Robertson County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Robertson County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Robertson County compare with Texas?
Robertson County records 231.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Robertson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.