Pecan Plantation, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pecan Plantation: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pecan Plantation and Somervell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Somervell County numbers.
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 |
Somervell County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Somervell County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Somervell County. They injured 91 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pecan Plantation since 2015; patterns below come from Somervell County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-67 leads within 10 miles of Pecan Plantation with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-377 (3), SR-144 (2) and Fm 4 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Somervell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Pecan Plantation fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Somervell County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-67; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-67 | 5 |
| US-377 | 3 |
| SR-144 | 2 |
| Fm 4 | 1 |
| Fm 4/Cleburne Hwy | 1 |
| Fm199 | 1 |
| SR-171 | 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 |
Pecan Plantation at a glance
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76077) | $118,705 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pecan Plantation
How many truck crashes happen in Pecan Plantation?
Since 2015, 133 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Somervell County (91 injured, 9 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Pecan Plantation?
Since 2015, US-67 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pecan Plantation: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Pecan Plantation?
September has the most truck crashes in Somervell County, 15.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pecan Plantation?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Somervell County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pecan Plantation compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Somervell County has 114.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pecan Plantation?
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.