Wheeler County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheeler 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
0 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Texas
Wheeler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 441.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wheeler County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Wheeler County: 15.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wheeler County. They injured 153 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 15.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wheeler County is I-40, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-83 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wheeler County.
Route planning tips for Wheeler County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| US-83 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 46 |
| E 101 12Th St | 2 |
| N 1200 Main St | 2 |
| N 1500 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 North Main Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| E 100 Cemetery Rd | 1 |
Wheeler County at a glance
| Population | 4,824 |
| Land area | 914.5 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,267 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 17 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | -15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wheeler County
ZIP codes in Wheeler County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wheeler County
How many truck crashes happen in Wheeler County?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wheeler County (153 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wheeler County?
I-40 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wheeler County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wheeler County?
Truck crashes in Wheeler County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheeler County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wheeler County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 441.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wheeler County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wheeler County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.