Sutton County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sutton 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 297 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sutton County compares with Texas
Sutton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sutton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sutton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 781.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 12.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Sutton County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sutton County at a glance: 7.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 297 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sutton County since 2015: 159 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.4% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-10 leads in Sutton County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sutton County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Sutton County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-10 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.5% 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 Sutton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sutton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 7 |
| US-277 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sutton County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 20 |
| S 300 Us Hwy | 3 |
| E 3880 Loop 467 | 2 |
| E 10 U S Highway | 1 |
| E 404 Ih 10 Hwy | 1 |
| E Interstate 10 Hwy | 1 |
| N 1009 Crockett Ave | 1 |
| N 1200 Service Rd | 1 |
Sutton County at a glance
| Population | 3,269 |
| Land area | 1,453.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,844 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sutton 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 | 10 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 12 | +22% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 22 | +80% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 25 | +11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sutton County
ZIP codes in Sutton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Sutton County
How common are truck crashes in Sutton County?
Sutton County has had 297 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 159 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sutton County?
I-10 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sutton County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sutton County?
Truck crashes in Sutton County peak in February, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sutton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sutton County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Sutton County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 781.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sutton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sutton County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.