Runnels County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Runnels 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
2 of 123 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Runnels County compares with Texas
Runnels County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Runnels County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Runnels County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Runnels County is lower on injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Runnels County: 5.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Runnels County. They injured 63 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-83 leads in Runnels County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-67 (2) and Fm 2111 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Runnels County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 5.3% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Runnels County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Runnels County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 4 |
| US-67 | 2 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Runnels County) |
|---|---|
| Nw Fm 1692 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| Us Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Broadway | 1 |
| Fm 2111 | 1 |
| Fm 382 | 1 |
| Hutchings | 1 |
| Sh 153 | 1 |
Runnels County at a glance
| Population | 9,751 |
| Land area | 1,051.1 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,707 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Runnels 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 | 9 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -6% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 9 | +7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 10 | +2% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 10 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Runnels County
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Questions fleets ask about Runnels County
How many truck accidents are there in Runnels County?
Runnels County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 9.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Runnels County?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Runnels County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Runnels County?
The worst month is April: 11.4% of truck crashes in Runnels County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Runnels County?
Since 2015, Runnels County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Runnels County compare with Texas?
Runnels County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Runnels 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.