Abernathy, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Abernathy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Abernathy and Hale County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hale County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 250 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hale County compares with Texas
Hale County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hale County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hale County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Hale County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hale County at a glance: 6.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Hale County has recorded 250 truck crashes since 2015, with 141 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Abernathy since 2015; patterns below come from Hale County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 35.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Abernathy since 2015: I-27 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Abernathy fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hale County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hale County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 12 |
| Olton Rd | 8 |
| US-70 | 7 |
| Dimmitt Rd | 4 |
| W 300 5Th St | 4 |
| S 400 Columbia St | 3 |
| E 1100 5Th St | 2 |
| E 500 5 St | 2 |
Abernathy at a glance
| Population | 2,838 |
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Density | 886 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79311) | $81,985 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hale 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 | 20 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 20 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +5% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 24 | +10% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Abernathy
How common are truck crashes in Abernathy?
250 truck crashes have been reported in Hale County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 141 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Abernathy?
The worst month is August: 12.8% of truck crashes in Hale County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Abernathy?
Since 2015, Hale County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Abernathy compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 72.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hale County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Abernathy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.