Stephens County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephens 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 44 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Texas
Stephens County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 100% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 15.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 44% below the state |
Stephens County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Stephens County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 44 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stephens County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 0 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 100 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Stephens County happened on SR-67 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stephens County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Stephens County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County.
- 2.5% 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
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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| SR-67 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| E 900 Walker St | 3 |
| US-183 | 2 |
| W 600 Hwy 180 West | 2 |
| E 1200 Walker St | 1 |
| E 1311 Walker St | 1 |
| S 900 Us 183 Ave | 1 |
| W 1500 Walker St | 1 |
| W 1800 Walker St | 1 |
Stephens County at a glance
| Population | 9,475 |
| Land area | 896.7 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,082 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 9 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -37% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | -41% | 0.1 |
| 2020s | 4 | +25% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 4 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 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stephens County
ZIP codes in Stephens County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stephens County
How common are truck crashes in Stephens County?
Stephens County has had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 19 people and killing 0.
When do most truck crashes happen in Stephens County?
Truck crashes in Stephens County peak in March, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Stephens County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Stephens County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Stephens County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Stephens County has 38.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stephens County?
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.