Wharton County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wharton 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
7 of 735 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wharton County compares with Texas
Wharton County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wharton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wharton County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 152.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 23% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 30.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wharton County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wharton County at a glance: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes in Wharton County: 2.0 in 2016–19, 3.8 in 2020–24.
Overview
Police reported 735 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wharton County since 2015: 424 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wharton County is US-59, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-60 (3), SR-71 (3) and CR-317 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Wharton County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Wharton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wharton County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 14 |
| SR-60 | 3 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| CR-317 | 1 |
| Fm 102/Ogden St | 1 |
| Fm 1160 | 1 |
| Fm 1301 | 1 |
| Fm 441 | 1 |
| Fm 647 | 1 |
| Fm102 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wharton County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 34 |
| Us 59 Hwy | 11 |
| Ogden St | 6 |
| Sh 60 Hwy | 6 |
| West Loop | 5 |
| N 100 Mechanic St | 4 |
| N Us 59 Hwy | 4 |
| S 1700 Mechanic St | 4 |
Wharton County at a glance
| Population | 42,035 |
| Land area | 1,086.1 sq mi |
| Density | 39 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,607 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wharton 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 | 47 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 62 | +31% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 53 | -14% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 67 | +26% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 47 a year in the 1990s and 67 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wharton County
ZIP codes in Wharton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wharton County
How many truck crashes happen in Wharton County?
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wharton County (424 injured, 55 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Wharton County?
US-59 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wharton County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wharton County?
October has the most truck crashes in Wharton County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wharton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wharton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Wharton County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 152.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wharton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wharton County?
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.