Shackelford County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shackelford 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
0 of 74 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shackelford County compares with Texas
Shackelford County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shackelford County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shackelford County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 54.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Shackelford County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Shackelford County at a glance: 27.0% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shackelford County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 64 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 1.4%.
November through March accounts for 54.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.2% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Shackelford County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-6 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shackelford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Shackelford County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 3.2% 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 Shackelford County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Shackelford County) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shackelford County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 351 | 3 |
| E 449 180 Hwy | 1 |
| N 500 Main St | 1 |
| N 600 Main St | 1 |
| S 200 Main St | 1 |
| Tx 351 | 1 |
Shackelford County at a glance
| Population | 3,169 |
| Land area | 914.3 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,724 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shackelford 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -33% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | +35% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 6 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Shackelford County
ZIP codes in Shackelford County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Shackelford County
How many truck accidents are there in Shackelford County?
Shackelford County has had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shackelford County?
December has the most truck crashes in Shackelford County, 14.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shackelford County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Shackelford County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 180.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shackelford County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shackelford 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.