Albany, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albany and Shackelford County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shackelford County numbers.
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 |
Shackelford County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Shackelford County: 27.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Shackelford County has recorded 74 truck crashes since 2015, with 39 people injured and 2 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 64 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Albany since 2015, this page uses Shackelford County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (1.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 54.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.2%).
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Albany since 2015: SR-6 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shackelford County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Albany fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shackelford County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Albany at a glance
| Population | 1,893 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,208 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76430) | $77,102 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76430) | $204,901 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albany
How common are truck crashes in Albany?
Since 2015, 74 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shackelford County (39 injured, 2 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany?
Truck crashes in Shackelford County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Albany?
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 Albany compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Shackelford County has 180.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Albany?
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.