Somervell County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Somervell 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 133 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Somervell County compares with Texas
Somervell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Somervell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Somervell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 114.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× 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% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 25% below the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Somervell County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Somervell County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Somervell County has recorded 133 truck crashes since 2015, with 91 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (2.3%).
November through March accounts for 30.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads in Somervell County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm199 (1) and SR-144 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Somervell County.
Route planning tips for Somervell County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-67 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Somervell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Somervell County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 6 |
| Fm199 | 1 |
| SR-144 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Somervell County) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| E 1200 Hwy 67 | 2 |
| Ne 1300 Big Bend Trl | 2 |
| 7000 67 Hwy | 1 |
| Austin Rd | 1 |
| Big Bend Trail | 1 |
| Big Bend Trl | 1 |
| Cr 304 | 1 |
Somervell County at a glance
| Population | 10,098 |
| Land area | 186.2 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $90,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Somervell 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 | 6 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +123% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 9 | -37% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 12 | +30% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 12 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Somervell County
ZIP codes in Somervell County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Somervell County
How many truck accidents are there in Somervell County?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somervell County (91 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Somervell County?
NHTSA data shows US-67 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Somervell County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Somervell County?
September has the most truck crashes in Somervell County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Somervell County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somervell County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Somervell County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 114.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Somervell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Somervell County?
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.