Boling, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boling: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boling and Wharton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wharton County numbers.
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 |
Wharton County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Boling: SR-60 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Boling: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Wharton County has recorded 735 truck crashes since 2015, with 424 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Boling since 2015; patterns below come from Wharton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 within 10 miles of Boling is SR-60, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 1301 (1) and Fm1728 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Boling fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wharton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-60, 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
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-60 | 3 |
| Fm 1301 | 1 |
| Fm1728 | 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 |
Boling at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77420) | $67,697 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77420) | $226,013 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boling
How common are truck crashes in Boling?
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wharton County (424 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Boling?
SR-60 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Boling since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Boling?
Truck crashes in Wharton County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Boling?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Wharton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Boling compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wharton County has 152.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Boling?
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.