Alvord, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alvord: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alvord and Wise County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wise County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
10 of 1,252 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wise County compares with Texas
Wise County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wise County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wise County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Wise County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Alvord at a glance: US-81 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Alvord: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wise County. They injured 643 people and killed 46.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 20 truck crashes reported in Alvord since 2015, this page uses Wise County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
1.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by Fm 1655 (3), Fm 1810 (3) and SR-101 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Alvord fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Wise County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 8 |
| Fm 1655 | 3 |
| Fm 1810 | 3 |
| SR-101 | 3 |
| US-380 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wise County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 17 |
| US-380 | 14 |
| N 1200 Us 81 Hwy | 8 |
| Us 380 Hwy | 8 |
| Sh 114 | 7 |
| N 1000 Us 81 Hwy | 5 |
| W 1000 Us 380 Hwy | 5 |
| E 500 Rock Island Ave | 4 |
Alvord at a glance
| Population | 1,594 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,047 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76225) | $84,336 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76225) | $285,124 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wise 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 | 66 | — | 3.9 |
| 2000s | 113 | +71% | 7.5 |
| 2010s | 89 | -21% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 119 | +34% | 3.6 |
In the 1990s about 66 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alvord
How many truck accidents are there in Alvord?
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wise County (643 injured, 46 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Alvord?
US-81 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Alvord since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Alvord?
June has the most truck crashes in Wise County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alvord?
Since 2015, Wise County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Alvord compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Wise County records 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alvord?
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.