Winters, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winters: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winters 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Runnels County at a glance: 5.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Runnels County has recorded 123 truck crashes since 2015, with 63 people injured and 9 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 35 days.
Winters had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Runnels County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (11.4% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Winters happened on US-83 (3) and Fm 2111 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Winters fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Runnels County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 3 |
| 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 |
Winters at a glance
| Population | 2,281 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79567) | $50,781 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79567) | $74,042 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winters
How many truck accidents are there in Winters?
Runnels County has had 123 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 63 people and killing 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in Winters?
Truck crashes in Runnels County peak in April, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winters?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Runnels County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Winters compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 Winters?
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.