Andrews, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Andrews: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Andrews and Andrews County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Andrews County numbers.
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 |
Andrews County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Andrews County at a glance: 8.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Andrews County has recorded 652 truck crashes since 2015, with 444 people injured and 54 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 75 truck crashes were reported in Andrews since 2015; patterns below come from Andrews County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Andrews since 2015: SR-115 (3), SR-176 (3), US-385 (2) and Fm 1788 (1). No single road stands out.
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 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Andrews County.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-115 | 3 |
| SR-176 | 3 |
| US-385 | 2 |
| Fm 1788 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 13,677 |
| Land area | 7.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,968 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79714) | $72,242 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79714) | $190,038 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Andrews
How many truck crashes happen in Andrews?
Since 2015, 652 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Andrews County (444 injured, 54 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Andrews?
May has the most truck crashes in Andrews County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Andrews?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Andrews County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Andrews compared with Texas?
Andrews County records 315.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Andrews?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.