Opdyke West, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Opdyke West: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Opdyke West 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Hockley County at a glance: May 12.8% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 179 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hockley County since 2015: 110 people were injured and 9 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Opdyke West since 2015; patterns below come from Hockley County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Opdyke West since 2015: Fm 1585 (1), Fm 3261 (1) and SR-114 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Opdyke West fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hockley County.
- Morning starts matter: 30.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 1.8% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| Fm 1585 | 1 |
| Fm 3261 | 1 |
| SR-114 | 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 |
Opdyke West at a glance
| Population | 234 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,040 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 13 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Opdyke West
How many truck crashes happen in Opdyke West?
Since 2015, 179 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hockley County (110 injured, 9 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Opdyke West?
Truck crashes in Hockley County peak in May, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Opdyke West?
Since 2015, Hockley County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Opdyke West compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Hockley County has 68.9 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Opdyke West?
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.