Moran, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moran: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moran 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 has lower values than Texas for 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).
The headline for Shackelford County: 27.0% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 74 crashes involving commercial trucks in Shackelford County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 64 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Moran since 2015; patterns below come from Shackelford County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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%).
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moran since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-6 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Shackelford County.
Route planning tips for Moran fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 1 |
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 |
Moran at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 551 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76464) | $64,038 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moran
How many truck crashes happen in Moran?
Shackelford County has had 74 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Moran?
Truck crashes in Shackelford County peak in December, with 14.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moran?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Shackelford County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Moran compare with Texas?
Shackelford County records 180.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Moran?
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.