Seminole, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seminole: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seminole 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 sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gaines County: 6.8 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Gaines County has recorded 355 truck crashes since 2015, with 217 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
With 66 truck crashes reported in Seminole since 2015, this page uses Gaines County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Seminole happened on US-62 (2) and CR-206 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Seminole fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gaines County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-206 | 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 |
Seminole at a glance
| Population | 7,386 |
| Land area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,777 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79360) | $79,467 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79360) | $215,253 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 33 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Seminole
How many truck accidents are there in Seminole?
355 truck crashes have been reported in Gaines County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 217 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Seminole?
The worst month is August: 10.1% of truck crashes in Gaines County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Seminole?
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 Seminole compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gaines County has 133.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seminole?
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.