Umbarger, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Umbarger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Umbarger 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on 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
Deaf Smith County has recorded 310 truck crashes since 2015, with 189 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Umbarger since 2015, this page uses Deaf Smith County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of Umbarger with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come Fm 809 (1) and SR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Umbarger 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.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 4.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| Fm 809 | 1 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Umbarger at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Umbarger
How many truck accidents are there in Umbarger?
Deaf Smith County has had 310 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 189 people and killing 22.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Umbarger?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Umbarger since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Umbarger?
March has the most truck crashes in Deaf Smith County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Umbarger?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Deaf Smith County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Umbarger compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Deaf Smith County has 137.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Umbarger?
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.