Iago, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Iago: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Iago 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Iago: SR-60 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Iago.
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Iago since 2015, this page uses Wharton County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Within this area, SR-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 102/Ogden St (1), Fm 1301 (1) and Fm1728 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Iago fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-60; 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 102/Ogden St | 1 |
| 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 |
Iago at a glance
| Land area | 1.9 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 |
In the 1990s about 47 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 67. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Iago
How many truck accidents are there in Iago?
735 truck crashes have been reported in Wharton County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 424 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Iago?
NHTSA data shows SR-60 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Iago since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Iago?
Truck crashes in Wharton County peak in October, with 10.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Iago?
Since 2015, Wharton County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Iago compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wharton County has 152.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Iago?
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.