Culberson County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Culberson 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 353 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Culberson County compares with Texas
Culberson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Culberson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Culberson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,343.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 21.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 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 | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Texas, Culberson County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Culberson County at a glance: 5.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 353 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Culberson County. They injured 250 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in October (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Culberson County is I-10, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-62 (5), CR-JOHN Conoly Rd (1) and Rm 652 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Culberson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Culberson County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Culberson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-10, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 5.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Culberson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Culberson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 13 |
| US-62 | 5 |
| CR-JOHN Conoly Rd | 1 |
| Rm 652 | 1 |
| US-285 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Culberson County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 | 23 |
| I 10 West Mile Post Exit 159 | 3 |
| John Conoly Rd | 3 |
| E Frontage Rd | 2 |
| Rm 652 | 2 |
| Van Horn Dr | 2 |
| Golf Course Rd | 1 |
| John Conelly | 1 |
Culberson County at a glance
| Population | 2,254 |
| Land area | 3,812.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $58,236 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Culberson 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +65% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 27 | +35% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 29 | +6% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Culberson County
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Questions fleets ask about Culberson County
How many truck crashes happen in Culberson County?
353 truck crashes have been reported in Culberson County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 250 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Culberson County?
I-10 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Culberson County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Culberson County?
Truck crashes in Culberson County peak in January, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Culberson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Culberson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Culberson County compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 1,343.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Culberson County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Culberson 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.