Meadow, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meadow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meadow 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 |
Hockley County sits below Texas on in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Meadow at a glance: US-62 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Meadow since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hockley County. They injured 110 people and killed 9.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 25 days.
Meadow had 0 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%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 10.6% of truck crashes.
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Fm 41 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Meadow fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 30.7% 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.
- 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.
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-62 | 3 |
| Fm 41 | 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 |
Meadow at a glance
| Population | 612 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 381 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79358) | $90,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79358) | $218,135 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meadow
How common are truck crashes in Meadow?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hockley County (110 injured, 9 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Meadow?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meadow: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Meadow?
Truck crashes in Hockley County peak in May, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Meadow?
Since 2015, Hockley County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Meadow compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hockley County has 68.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Meadow?
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.