Elbert, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Elbert: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Elbert and Throckmorton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Throckmorton County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Throckmorton County at a glance: 9.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 24 crashes involving commercial trucks in Throckmorton County since 2015: 15 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 191 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Elbert since 2015, this page uses Throckmorton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 within 10 miles of Elbert since 2015 were spread across roads: 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 Elbert fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 38.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.5% 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 Throckmorton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Elbert at a glance
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76372) | $69,167 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Elbert
How common are truck crashes in Elbert?
Since 2015, 24 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Throckmorton County (15 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Elbert?
March has the most truck crashes in Throckmorton County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Elbert?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Throckmorton County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Elbert compared 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 Elbert?
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.