Deaf Smith County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Deaf Smith 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 310 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deaf Smith County compares with Texas
Deaf Smith County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deaf Smith County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deaf Smith County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.59 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Deaf Smith County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Deaf Smith County: 4.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County. They injured 189 people and killed 22.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
4.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads in Deaf Smith County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-385 (3), Fm 1058 (2) and Fm 809 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Deaf Smith County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.3% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Deaf Smith County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Deaf Smith County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| US-385 | 3 |
| Fm 1058 | 2 |
| Fm 809 | 1 |
| I-40 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deaf Smith County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 11 |
| N 100 25 Mile Ave | 6 |
| Fm 809 | 4 |
| Fm 1062 | 3 |
| N 300 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| N 500 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 100 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
| S 800 25 Mile Ave | 3 |
Deaf Smith County at a glance
| Population | 18,495 |
| Land area | 1,496.8 sq mi |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,841 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deaf Smith 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 | 22 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 19 | -15% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | +12% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 26 | +20% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 22 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Deaf Smith County
ZIP codes in Deaf Smith County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Deaf Smith County
How many truck accidents are there in Deaf Smith County?
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deaf Smith County (189 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Deaf Smith County?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Deaf Smith County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Deaf Smith County?
March has the most truck crashes in Deaf Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Deaf Smith County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Deaf Smith County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 137.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deaf Smith County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Deaf Smith County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.