Dallam County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dallam 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
1 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallam County compares with Texas
Dallam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 289.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallam County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Dallam County: 12.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dallam County. They injured 125 people and killed 18.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come US-87 (3), Fm 807 (1) and US-287 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Dallam County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 12.1% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dallam County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Fm 807 | 1 |
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallam County) |
|---|---|
| Liberal St | 5 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| Denver Ave | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Us 54 Hwy | 3 |
| Beach Ln | 2 |
| Denrock Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Liberal St | 2 |
Dallam County at a glance
| Population | 7,526 |
| Land area | 1,503.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,066 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallam 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -1% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dallam County
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Questions fleets ask about Dallam County
How common are truck crashes in Dallam County?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Dallam County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 125 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dallam County?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Dallam County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dallam County?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Dallam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dallam County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Dallam County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Dallam County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dallam County has 289.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dallam 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.