Sonora, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sonora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sonora and Sutton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sutton County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sutton County: 7.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Sutton County has recorded 297 truck crashes since 2015, with 159 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 18 truck crashes were reported in Sonora since 2015; patterns below come from Sutton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (6.4%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sonora is I-10, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sutton County.
Route planning tips for Sonora fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Sutton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 5 |
| 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 |
Sonora at a glance
| Population | 2,420 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,087 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76950) | $78,844 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76950) | $164,326 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sonora
How common are truck crashes in Sonora?
Since 2015, 297 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sutton County (159 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sonora?
I-10 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sonora since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sonora?
The worst month is February: 11.4% of truck crashes in Sutton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Sonora?
Since 2015, Sutton County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Sonora compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Sutton County has 781.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sonora?
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.