O'Donnell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in O'Donnell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in O'Donnell and Dawson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dawson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 326 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dawson County compares with Texas
Dawson County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dawson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dawson County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 3.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dawson County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Dawson County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Police reported 326 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dawson County since 2015: 203 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
O'Donnell had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Dawson County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-87 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: CR-131 (1) and Fm2370 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Dawson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for O'Donnell fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-87, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 26.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Dawson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 8 |
| CR-131 | 1 |
| Fm2370 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dawson County) |
|---|---|
| N 2200 Bryan Ave | 3 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 2 |
| N Bryan Ave | 2 |
| Ne 100 22Nd St | 2 |
| Seminole Rd | 2 |
| Sh 137 | 2 |
| US-87 | 2 |
| Block Bryan Ave | 1 |
O'Donnell at a glance
| Population | 740 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 860 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79351) | $66,853 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79351) | $113,966 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dawson 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 | 8 | -20% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 17 | +100% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 34 | +103% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about O'Donnell
How many truck accidents are there in O'Donnell?
Dawson County has had 326 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 203 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in O'Donnell?
NHTSA data shows US-87 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of O'Donnell since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in O'Donnell?
May has the most truck crashes in Dawson County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in O'Donnell?
Since 2015, Dawson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in O'Donnell compare with Texas?
Dawson County records 233.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in O'Donnell?
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.