Hereford, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hereford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hereford and Deaf Smith County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Deaf Smith County numbers.
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 |
Deaf Smith County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 310 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County. They injured 189 people and killed 22.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 79 truck crashes were reported in Hereford since 2015; patterns below come from Deaf Smith County as a whole.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hereford is US-60, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-385 (3) and Fm 1058 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Hereford fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
| US-385 | 3 |
| Fm 1058 | 2 |
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 |
Hereford at a glance
| Population | 14,860 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79045) | $60,543 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79045) | $127,667 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 22 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hereford
How common are truck crashes in Hereford?
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 Hereford?
US-60 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hereford since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hereford?
The worst month is March: 9.7% of truck crashes in Deaf Smith County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hereford?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deaf Smith County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hereford compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Deaf Smith County has 137.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hereford?
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.