Holliday, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Holliday: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Holliday and Wichita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wichita County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 617 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wichita County compares with Texas
Wichita County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wichita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wichita County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 19% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 26.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Wichita County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Wichita County at a glance: 5.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 617 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wichita County since 2015: 288 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Holliday since 2015; patterns below come from Wichita County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 32.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Holliday since 2015 were spread across roads: US-82 (2) and Fm 369 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Holliday fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wichita County.
- With 5.1% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wichita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 369 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wichita County) |
|---|---|
| Central Fwy | 70 |
| Northwest Fwy | 34 |
| Central East Fwy | 31 |
| Jacksboro Hwy | 17 |
| Kemp Blvd | 13 |
| US-287 | 12 |
| Southwest Pkwy | 10 |
| Central E Fwy | 9 |
Holliday at a glance
| Population | 1,712 |
| Land area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Density | 685 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wichita 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 | 57 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 45 | -21% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | -4% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 54 | +26% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 57 to 54. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Holliday
How common are truck crashes in Holliday?
Since 2015, 617 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wichita County (288 injured, 24 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Holliday?
Truck crashes in Wichita County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Holliday?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wichita County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Holliday compared with Texas?
Wichita County records 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Holliday?
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.