Garza County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Garza 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
1 of 189 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garza County compares with Texas
Garza County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garza County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garza County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 350.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 39.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Texas, Garza County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Garza County at a glance: 3.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 189 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garza County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 6 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.3%.
November through March accounts for 36.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Garza County since 2015: US-380 (2), US-84 (2) and SR-46 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Garza County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garza County.
- With 3.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Garza County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Garza County) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 2 |
| US-84 | 2 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garza County) |
|---|---|
| E 84 Hwy | 4 |
| US-84 | 4 |
| S 200 Broadway St | 3 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 3 |
| Hwy | 2 |
| N 1000 Broadway St | 2 |
| N 400 Broadway St | 2 |
| N 404 F Ave | 2 |
Garza County at a glance
| Population | 4,645 |
| Land area | 893.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $46,502 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Garza 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 | 14 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 12 | -20% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 17 | +46% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 14 | -16% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Garza County
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Questions fleets ask about Garza County
How many truck crashes happen in Garza County?
Since 2015, 189 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garza County (83 injured, 6 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Garza County?
August has the most truck crashes in Garza County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Garza County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Garza County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Garza County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Garza County has 350.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Garza 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.