Tom Green County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tom Green 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
8 of 565 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tom Green County compares with Texas
Tom Green County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tom Green County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tom Green County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Tom Green County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tom Green County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Tom Green County has recorded 565 truck crashes since 2015, with 296 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-87 leads in Tom Green County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-67 (6), US-277 (4) and Fm 2105 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Tom Green County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 3.3% 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 Tom Green County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tom Green County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 7 |
| US-67 | 6 |
| US-277 | 4 |
| Fm 2105 | 2 |
| CR-YORK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 1692 | 1 |
| Fm 388 | 1 |
| Fm2288 | 1 |
| US-306 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tom Green County) |
|---|---|
| Knickerbocker Rd | 21 |
| Sherwood Way | 20 |
| S 0 Abe St | 8 |
| Burma Rd | 6 |
| N 1900 Bryant Blvd | 6 |
| N 2900 Bryant Blvd | 6 |
| Christoval Rd | 5 |
| N 1000 Bell St | 4 |
Tom Green County at a glance
| Population | 120,103 |
| Land area | 1,522.3 sq mi |
| Density | 79 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,323 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tom Green 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 | 34 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 30 | -11% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 50 | +65% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | -4% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tom Green County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tom Green County
How common are truck crashes in Tom Green County?
Tom Green County has had 565 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 24.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Tom Green County?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Tom Green County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tom Green County?
Truck crashes in Tom Green County peak in June, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tom Green County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tom Green County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tom Green County compared with Texas?
Tom Green County records 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tom Green County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.