El Campo, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Campo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in El Campo 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 |
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.
The headline for El Campo: US-59 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of El Campo since 2015.
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.
Only 100 truck crashes were reported in El Campo since 2015; patterns below come from Wharton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
1.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-59 leads within 10 miles of El Campo with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-71 (3), Fm 1160 (1) and Fm 441 (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 El Campo fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wharton County.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 6 |
| SR-71 | 3 |
| Fm 1160 | 1 |
| Fm 441 | 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 |
El Campo at a glance
| Population | 12,176 |
| Land area | 9.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,320 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 77437) | $72,200 |
| Median home value (ZIP 77437) | $184,567 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Campo
How many truck accidents are there in El Campo?
Since 2015, 735 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wharton County (424 injured, 55 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in El Campo?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of El Campo: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in El Campo?
Truck crashes in Wharton County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in El Campo?
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 El Campo compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 152.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wharton County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in El Campo?
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.