Anton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Anton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Anton and Hockley County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hockley County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 179 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hockley County compares with Texas
Hockley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hockley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hockley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 68.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Hockley County is lower on in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Anton: US-84 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Anton since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hockley County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Anton had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Hockley County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.6%).
Road surface: 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Anton is US-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 54 (1), Lawrence Ave (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Anton fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.7% 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 Hockley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 4 |
| Fm 54 | 1 |
| Lawrence Ave | 1 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hockley County) |
|---|---|
| Black Gold Rd | 3 |
| Filly Rd | 3 |
| Fm 300 | 3 |
| W 100 Hwy 114 | 3 |
| County Rd | 2 |
| E 100 114 Hwy | 2 |
| Roughneck Rd | 2 |
| 1500 10Th St | 1 |
Anton at a glance
| Population | 926 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,274 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79313) | $62,788 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79313) | $82,691 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hockley 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 | 13 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +13% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 13 | -18% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 13. 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 Anton
How common are truck crashes in Anton?
179 truck crashes have been reported in Hockley County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 110 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Anton?
US-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Anton since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Anton?
The worst month is May: 12.8% of truck crashes in Hockley County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Anton?
Since 2015, Hockley County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Anton compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Hockley County records 68.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Anton?
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.