Taylor County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Taylor 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
13 of 1,384 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Taylor County compares with Texas
Taylor County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Taylor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Taylor County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.8× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Taylor County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Taylor County at a glance: 3.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Taylor County has recorded 1,384 truck crashes since 2015, with 742 people injured and 56 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 42.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Taylor County is I-20, with 19 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-83 (5), US-277 (3) and Bus-I 20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Taylor County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Taylor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 19 |
| US-83 | 5 |
| US-277 | 3 |
| Bus-I 20 | 1 |
| CR-318 | 1 |
| Fm 382 | 1 |
| US-80 | 1 |
| US-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Taylor County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 70 |
| Buffalo Gap Rd | 16 |
| S 1St St | 15 |
| Pine St | 12 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Loop 322 | 7 |
| Ambler Ave | 6 |
| Grape St | 5 |
Taylor County at a glance
| Population | 148,813 |
| Land area | 915.5 sq mi |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,316 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Taylor 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 | 63 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 80 | +26% | 2.7 |
| 2010s | 105 | +32% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 118 | +11% | 3.4 |
In the 1990s about 63 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 118. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 3.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Taylor County
ZIP codes in Taylor County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Taylor County
How many truck crashes happen in Taylor County?
Taylor County has had 1,384 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 742 people and killing 56.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Taylor County?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 19 fatal large-truck crashes in Taylor County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Taylor County?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Taylor County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Taylor County?
Since 2015, Taylor County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Taylor County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 79.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Taylor County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Taylor 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.