Wilson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilson 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
3 of 531 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilson County compares with Texas
Wilson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 28.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Wilson County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar).
Wilson County at a glance: 17.4% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Wilson County has recorded 531 truck crashes since 2015, with 266 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in August (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 46.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Wilson County is US-87, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-181 (4), SR-123 (3) and SR-181 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Wilson County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Wilson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 5 |
| US-181 | 4 |
| SR-123 | 3 |
| SR-181 | 1 |
| SR-97 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilson County) |
|---|---|
| Hospital Blvd | 5 |
| 10Th St | 4 |
| US-87 | 4 |
| 1200 10Th St | 2 |
| 1400 10Th St | 2 |
| 2000 10Th St | 2 |
| 2015 3Rd St | 2 |
| 300 10Th St | 2 |
Wilson County at a glance
| Population | 55,415 |
| Land area | 803.7 sq mi |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $94,903 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilson 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 | 8 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 10 | +36% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 39 | +285% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 46 | +17% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilson County
ZIP codes in Wilson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilson County
How many truck crashes happen in Wilson County?
531 truck crashes have been reported in Wilson County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 266 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilson County?
US-87 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Wilson County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wilson County?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Wilson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilson County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Wilson County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Wilson County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 82.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Wilson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.