Carmine, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carmine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carmine and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 454 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Texas
Washington County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 102.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 72% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 17% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Washington County sits below Texas on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Carmine at a glance: US-290 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Carmine: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Washington County has recorded 454 truck crashes since 2015, with 311 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Carmine since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 13.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-290 leads within 10 miles of Carmine with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm180 (1) and SR-237 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Carmine fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-290; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 5 |
| Fm180 | 1 |
| SR-237 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-290 | 15 |
| Koether Rd | 4 |
| Bs 36 J | 2 |
| E Us 290 Hwy | 2 |
| Lbj Dr | 2 |
| N 1400 State Highway Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 36 Hwy | 2 |
| N 1500 State 36 Hwy | 2 |
Carmine at a glance
| Population | 252 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 154 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78932) | $62,917 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78932) | $307,262 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 24 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 36 | +48% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 30 | -17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 46 | +55% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 24 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carmine
How common are truck crashes in Carmine?
Since 2015, 454 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (311 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Carmine?
US-290 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Carmine since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carmine?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in March, with 13.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Carmine?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Carmine compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 102.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Carmine?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.