Thorntonville, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Thorntonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Thorntonville and Ward County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ward County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 822 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ward County compares with Texas
Ward County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ward County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Ward County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 711.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 87% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Ward County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ward County: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 822 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ward County. They injured 663 people and killed 66.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Thorntonville had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Ward County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Thorntonville is SR-18, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-20 (5), 15th Street (1) and Fm 1233 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Thorntonville fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ward County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.1% 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ward County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 6 |
| I-20 | 5 |
| 15th Street | 1 |
| Fm 1233 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage | 1 |
| I-20D | 1 |
| Mu-Sealy Ave | 1 |
| SR-464 | 1 |
| Sealy Street | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ward County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Fm 1776 | 3 |
| S 2100 464 Loop | 3 |
| S 2100 Stockton Ave | 3 |
| S 100 464 Loop | 2 |
| S 1400 Loop 464 Rd | 2 |
| S 1900 Stockton Ave | 2 |
| W 1300 I 20 Service Rd | 2 |
Thorntonville at a glance
| Population | 540 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 674 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79756) | $67,468 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79756) | $145,207 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ward 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 | 17 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 16 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 60 | +282% | 3.1 |
| 2020s | 62 | +3% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Thorntonville
How many truck accidents are there in Thorntonville?
Ward County has had 822 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 663 people and killing 66.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Thorntonville?
SR-18 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Thorntonville since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Thorntonville?
June has the most truck crashes in Ward County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Thorntonville?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Ward County since 2015 (0.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Thorntonville compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 711.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ward County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Thorntonville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.