Chico, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chico: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chico 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. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Chico: US-81 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Chico since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wise County. They injured 643 people and killed 46.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Chico since 2015, this page uses Wise County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (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.
Road surface: 1.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come Fm 1655 (2), Fm 1810 (2) and SR-101 (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 Chico fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wise County.
- Look at alternatives to US-81 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 7 |
| Fm 1655 | 2 |
| Fm 1810 | 2 |
| SR-101 | 2 |
| Fm 2127 | 1 |
| US-380 | 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 |
Chico at a glance
| Population | 1,103 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 726 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76431) | $86,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76431) | $210,179 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chico
How many truck crashes happen in Chico?
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 Chico?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Chico since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Chico?
Truck crashes in Wise County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chico?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Wise County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Chico compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 129.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wise County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chico?
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.