Aurora, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Aurora: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Aurora 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 |
Wise 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, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Aurora at a glance: US-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Aurora since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wise County since 2015: 643 people were injured and 46 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Aurora 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%).
November through March accounts for 40.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Aurora is US-81, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-114 (5), Fm 730 (4) and Fm 51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Aurora fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-81, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 |
| SR-114 | 5 |
| Fm 730 | 4 |
| Fm 51 | 2 |
| Fm 2123 | 1 |
| Fm 2257 Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2257/Knob Hill Rd | 1 |
| Fm 407 | 1 |
| Fm 730/Allen St | 1 |
| US-287 | 1 |
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 |
Aurora at a glance
| Population | 1,618 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 435 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76078) | $99,866 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76078) | $306,507 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 66 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Aurora
How many truck accidents are there in Aurora?
Wise County has had 1,252 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 643 people and killing 46.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Aurora?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Aurora: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Aurora?
Truck crashes in Wise County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Aurora?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wise County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Aurora compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Aurora?
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.