Dalhart, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dalhart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dalhart and Dallam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dallam County numbers.
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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
Dallam County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 68 truck crashes were reported in Dalhart since 2015; patterns below come from Dallam County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 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.
12.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by US-87 (2) and Fm 281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.4% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Dalhart 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Fm 281 | 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 |
Dalhart at a glance
| Population | 8,443 |
| Land area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,766 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79022) | $72,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79022) | $184,234 |
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. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dalhart
How many truck accidents are there in Dalhart?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallam County (125 injured, 18 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dalhart?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dalhart since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dalhart?
The worst month is June: 10.6% of truck crashes in Dallam County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dalhart?
Since 2015, Dallam County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dalhart compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 289.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dallam County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Dalhart?
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.