Childress County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Childress 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 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Childress County compares with Texas
Childress County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Childress County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Childress County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 206.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 42% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Childress County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Childress County: 5.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Childress County since 2015: 104 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads in Childress County with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-62 (2) and Fm 268 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Childress County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Childress County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Childress County.
- Look at alternatives to US-287 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 5.3% 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
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 Childress County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Childress County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| Fm 268 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Childress County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 11 |
| Avenue F Nw | 3 |
| Ne 1200 Highway 287 Hwy | 2 |
| Nw 1900 1900 Hwy 287 | 2 |
| Nw 1900 F Blvd | 2 |
| Nw 2300 F Ave | 2 |
| Ave F Nw | 1 |
| Avenue F Northwest U S Hwy 287 | 1 |
Childress County at a glance
| Population | 6,679 |
| Land area | 696.5 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,438 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Childress 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 | 9 | -9% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +14% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +52% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Childress County
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Questions fleets ask about Childress County
How many truck accidents are there in Childress County?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Childress County (104 injured, 22 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Childress County?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Childress County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Childress County?
June has the most truck crashes in Childress County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Childress County?
Since 2015, Childress County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Childress County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Childress County has 206.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Childress County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.