Huxley, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huxley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huxley and Shelby County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Shelby County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 425 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Shelby County compares with Texas
Shelby County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Shelby County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Shelby County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 146.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Shelby County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Shelby County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Shelby County has recorded 425 truck crashes since 2015, with 304 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Huxley since 2015, this page uses Shelby County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, Fm 139 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come Fm 2694 (1), Fm 3172 (1) and SR-191 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Shelby County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Huxley fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Shelby County.
- Check whether your routes use Fm 139, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Shelby County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Fm 139 | 2 |
| Fm 2694 | 1 |
| Fm 3172 | 1 |
| SR-191 | 1 |
| SR-87 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Shelby County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 8 |
| Hurst St | 5 |
| Loop 500 | 4 |
| Shelbyville St | 4 |
| Sh 7 | 3 |
| US-96 | 3 |
| Cottonford Rd | 2 |
| E 7723 7 State Hwy | 2 |
Huxley at a glance
| Population | 338 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 75973) | $67,023 |
| Median home value (ZIP 75973) | $118,174 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Shelby 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 | 36 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 51 | +42% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | -17% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 36 | -15% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 36 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 36. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huxley
How common are truck crashes in Huxley?
Since 2015, 425 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Shelby County (304 injured, 28 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Huxley?
Since 2015, Fm 139 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huxley: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in Huxley?
The worst month is June: 12.2% of truck crashes in Shelby County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Huxley?
Since 2015, Shelby County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Huxley compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 146.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Shelby County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Huxley?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.