Christoval, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Christoval: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Christoval and Tom Green County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tom Green County numbers.
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).
What stands out in Tom Green County: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 565 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tom Green County. They injured 296 people and killed 24.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Christoval since 2015; patterns below come from Tom Green County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Christoval since 2015: US-277 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Christoval fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tom Green County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-277 | 2 |
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 |
Christoval at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Christoval
How many truck accidents are there in Christoval?
Tom Green County has had 565 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 296 people and killing 24.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Christoval?
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 Christoval?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Tom Green County since 2015 (1.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Christoval compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tom Green County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Christoval?
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.