Gaines County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gaines 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 355 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gaines County compares with Texas
Gaines County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gaines County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gaines County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 133.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Gaines County is lower on 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.
The headline for Gaines County: US-62 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Gaines County.
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gaines County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Fm 1788 (2), SR-214 (2) and SR-83 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Gaines County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gaines County.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- With 1.8% 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
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 Gaines County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gaines County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| Fm 1788 | 2 |
| SR-214 | 2 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-206 | 1 |
| CR-211 | 1 |
| US-180 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gaines County) |
|---|---|
| Hobbs Hwy | 15 |
| E 200 A Ave | 2 |
| N 100 Main | 2 |
| N 1600 Main St | 2 |
| Nw 100 11Th St | 2 |
| Railroad Ave | 2 |
| S 1100 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 Main St | 2 |
Gaines County at a glance
| Population | 22,892 |
| Land area | 1,502.4 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $78,422 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gaines 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 | 12 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | +5% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 23 | +81% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 33 | +42% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 33. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gaines County
ZIP codes in Gaines County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gaines County
How many truck accidents are there in Gaines County?
Gaines County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gaines County?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Gaines County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gaines County?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Gaines County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gaines County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gaines County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Gaines County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gaines County has 133.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gaines County?
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.