Throckmorton County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Throckmorton 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
1 of 24 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Throckmorton County compares with Texas
Throckmorton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Throckmorton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Throckmorton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 124.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 4.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 38.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.7× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 14.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 47% below the state |
Throckmorton County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Throckmorton County at a glance: 9.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 24 crashes involving commercial trucks in Throckmorton County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 16.7% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Throckmorton County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-183 (1) and US-380 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Throckmorton County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 38.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 9.5% 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 Throckmorton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Throckmorton County) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 1 |
| US-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Throckmorton County) |
|---|---|
| N 1200 Minter Ave | 2 |
| N 803 Minter Ave | 1 |
Throckmorton County at a glance
| Population | 1,532 |
| Land area | 912.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,641 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Throckmorton 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 | 2 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 2 | +11% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 2 | -29% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 2 | +44% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Throckmorton County
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Questions fleets ask about Throckmorton County
How many truck accidents are there in Throckmorton County?
Throckmorton County has had 24 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 15 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Throckmorton County?
The worst month is March: 16.7% of truck crashes in Throckmorton County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Throckmorton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Throckmorton County since 2015 (4.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Throckmorton County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Throckmorton County has 124.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Throckmorton 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.