Asherton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Asherton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Asherton and Dimmit County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Dimmit County numbers.
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 |
Dimmit County sits below Texas 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.
Dimmit County at a glance: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Dimmit County has recorded 382 truck crashes since 2015, with 273 people injured and 30 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in Asherton since 2015; patterns below come from Dimmit County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-83 leads within 10 miles of Asherton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-517 (1) and Sl 517 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Asherton 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 6 |
| SR-517 | 1 |
| Sl 517 | 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 |
Asherton at a glance
| Population | 678 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 830 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78827) | $23,167 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78827) | $92,348 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Asherton
How common are truck crashes in Asherton?
382 truck crashes have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Asherton?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Asherton: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Asherton?
Truck crashes in Dimmit County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Asherton?
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 Asherton compare with Texas?
Dimmit County records 395.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Asherton?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.