Dimmitt, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dimmitt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dimmitt and Castro County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Castro County numbers.
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 Castro County compares with Texas
Castro County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Castro County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Castro County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 188.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Castro County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Castro County: 3.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Castro County has recorded 162 truck crashes since 2015, with 115 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Dimmitt since 2015, this page uses Castro County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-385 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-86 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Castro County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Dimmitt fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Castro County.
- Check whether your routes use US-385, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 3.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Castro County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 3 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Castro County) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
| Butler Blvd | 2 |
| N 200 Broadway St | 2 |
| N 400 Broadway St | 2 |
| N Broadway St | 2 |
| Bedford St | 1 |
| Broadway St | 1 |
| Fm 2397 | 1 |
Dimmitt at a glance
| Population | 4,119 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,308 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79027) | $50,865 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79027) | $91,729 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Castro 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -8% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 12 | +30% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +11% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dimmitt
How many truck accidents are there in Dimmitt?
162 truck crashes have been reported in Castro County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 115 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dimmitt?
Since 2015, US-385 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dimmitt: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dimmitt?
The worst month is March: 11.7% of truck crashes in Castro County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dimmitt?
Since 2015, Castro County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Dimmitt compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Castro County records 188.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dimmitt?
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.