Carrizo Hill, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Carrizo Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Carrizo Hill 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Carrizo Hill since 2015, this page uses Dimmit County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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 within 10 miles of Carrizo Hill is US-83, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-517 (1) and Sl 517 (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 Carrizo Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-83; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 25.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 |
Carrizo Hill at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 78834) | $39,477 |
| Median home value (ZIP 78834) | $86,492 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Carrizo Hill
How many truck accidents are there in Carrizo Hill?
382 truck crashes have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 273 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Carrizo Hill?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Carrizo Hill: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Carrizo Hill?
Truck crashes in Dimmit County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Carrizo Hill?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Carrizo Hill compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 395.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Dimmit County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Carrizo Hill?
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.