Wheeler, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wheeler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wheeler and Wheeler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wheeler County numbers.
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 |
Wheeler County has lower values than Texas for 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.
Wheeler County at a glance: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Wheeler County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Wheeler since 2015; patterns below come from Wheeler County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wheeler since 2015: US-83 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wheeler fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler County.
- With 15.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 1 |
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 at a glance
| Population | 1,449 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 947 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79096) | $67,165 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79096) | $152,109 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wheeler
How many truck crashes happen in Wheeler?
256 truck crashes have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 153 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Wheeler?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wheeler County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Wheeler?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Wheeler compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Wheeler County records 441.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wheeler?
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.