Rowena, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rowena: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rowena and Runnels County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Runnels County numbers.
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 |
Runnels County sits below Texas 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
Runnels County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 35 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Rowena since 2015, this page uses Runnels County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rowena since 2015 were spread across roads: US-83 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Rowena fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Runnels County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 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 |
Rowena at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76875) | $61,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76875) | $172,771 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rowena
How many truck crashes happen in Rowena?
Since 2015, 123 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Runnels County (63 injured, 9 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rowena?
The worst month is April: 11.4% of truck crashes in Runnels County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rowena?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Runnels County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Rowena compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Runnels County has 106.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rowena?
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.