Bailey County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bailey 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
0 of 162 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bailey County compares with Texas
Bailey County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bailey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bailey County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 205.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 28.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 17% below the state |
| After dark | 26.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Bailey County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Bailey County: 4.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 162 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bailey County since 2015: 74 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 34.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
4.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Bailey County since 2015: US-70 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Bailey County.
Route planning tips for Bailey County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 4.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bailey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Bailey County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bailey County) |
|---|---|
| W 100 American Blvd | 4 |
| W 2400 American Blvd | 3 |
| E 100 American Blvd | 2 |
| Fm 1760 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| W 2500 American Blvd | 2 |
| W 800 American Blvd | 2 |
| County Road 113 | 1 |
Bailey County at a glance
| Population | 7,031 |
| Land area | 827.0 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,487 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bailey 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 | 10 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | -17% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 14 | +66% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -12% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Bailey County
ZIP codes in Bailey County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Bailey County
How many truck crashes happen in Bailey County?
Since 2015, 162 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bailey County (74 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bailey County?
Truck crashes in Bailey County peak in October, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bailey County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Bailey County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Bailey County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Bailey County has 205.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bailey County?
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.