Rhome, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rhome: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rhome 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Rhome: US-81 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rhome 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.
Rhome had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wise County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.6%).
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 (8). After it: SR-114 (5), Fm 730 (4) and Fm 51 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Rhome 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.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 | 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 |
Rhome at a glance
| Population | 1,926 |
| Land area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Density | 419 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 |
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 Rhome
How many truck accidents are there in Rhome?
Since 2015, 1,252 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wise County (643 injured, 46 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Rhome?
NHTSA data shows US-81 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rhome since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Rhome?
Truck crashes in Wise County peak in June, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rhome?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wise County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Rhome compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wise County has 129.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rhome?
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.