Dimmit County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dimmit 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
2 of 382 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dimmit County compares with Texas
Dimmit County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dimmit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dimmit County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 395.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Texas, Dimmit County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Dimmit County: 7.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Dimmit County has recorded 382 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Dimmit County is US-83, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-85 (2), Fm 186 (1) and Fm 2688 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Dimmit County fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-83 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Dimmit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Dimmit County) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 10 |
| SR-85 | 2 |
| Fm 186 | 1 |
| Fm 2688 | 1 |
| SR-0085 | 1 |
| SR-517 | 1 |
| Sl 517 | 1 |
| US-277 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dimmit County) |
|---|---|
| Faith Ranch Rd | 9 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Sh 85 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| E Hwy 85 Rd | 2 |
| S 83 Us Highway Hwy | 2 |
| S Us Highway 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Vanderoot Rd | 2 |
Dimmit County at a glance
| Population | 8,181 |
| Land area | 1,328.9 sq mi |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $39,025 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dimmit 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +170% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +425% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | -18% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Dimmit County
ZIP codes in Dimmit County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Dimmit County
How common are truck crashes in Dimmit County?
Since 2015, 382 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dimmit County (273 injured, 30 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dimmit County?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Dimmit County: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dimmit County?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Dimmit County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dimmit County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dimmit County compare with Texas?
Dimmit County records 395.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dimmit County?
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.