Andrews County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andrews 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
2 of 652 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Andrews County compares with Texas
Andrews County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Andrews County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Andrews County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 315.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 63% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Andrews County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Andrews County at a glance: 8.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 652 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Andrews County. They injured 444 people and killed 54.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
1.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Andrews County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-115 (8), SR-176 (8), Fm 1788 (4), US-385 (4) and SR-128 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Andrews County fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Andrews County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Andrews County) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 8 |
| SR-176 | 8 |
| Fm 1788 | 4 |
| US-385 | 4 |
| SR-128 | 3 |
| Fm 181 | 2 |
| Fm 1967 | 1 |
| Fm2371 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Andrews County) |
|---|---|
| Se 1000 | 5 |
| Sw 5000 | 4 |
| Sw 600 Sw Andrews Loop 1910 Lp | 4 |
| W W St Hwy 115 Hwy | 4 |
| S 1200 S Main St | 2 |
| Se 800 Ave C | 2 |
| Se 8000 | 2 |
| Sw 100 Sw Mustang Dr Dr | 2 |
Andrews County at a glance
| Population | 18,923 |
| Land area | 1,500.7 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,242 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Andrews 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 11 | +22% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | +357% | 3.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +14% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Andrews County
ZIP codes in Andrews County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Andrews County
How many truck crashes happen in Andrews County?
Andrews County has had 652 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 444 people and killing 54.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Andrews County?
The worst month is May: 10.4% of truck crashes in Andrews County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Andrews County?
Since 2015, Andrews County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Andrews County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 315.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Andrews County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Andrews County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.