Seagraves, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seagraves: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seagraves and Gaines County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gaines County numbers.
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 |
Gaines County has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Gaines County: 6.8 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 355 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gaines County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
Seagraves had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Gaines County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Seagraves since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-211 (1), SR-83 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Seagraves fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-211 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 |
Seagraves at a glance
| Population | 2,260 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,555 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79359) | $53,048 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79359) | $97,222 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Seagraves
How common are truck crashes in Seagraves?
Gaines County has had 355 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 217 people and killing 23.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Seagraves?
August has the most truck crashes in Gaines County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seagraves?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gaines County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Seagraves compare with Texas?
Gaines County records 133.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Seagraves?
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.