Coahoma, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coahoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coahoma and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 913 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Texas
Howard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 255.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Howard County at a glance: 3.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 913 crashes involving commercial trucks in Howard County since 2015: 617 people were injured and 56 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Coahoma had 3 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Howard County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-350 (4), CR-35 (1) and Fm 700 Marcy Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Coahoma fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| SR-350 | 4 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| Fm 700 Marcy Dr | 1 |
| Fm821 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 48 |
| US-87 | 18 |
| Sh 350 | 6 |
| Sh 176 | 5 |
| Fm 669 | 4 |
| N 1400 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
| N 1000 Benton St | 3 |
| S 1700 Gregg St | 3 |
Coahoma at a glance
| Population | 919 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 747 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79511) | $117,578 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79511) | $261,581 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 23 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | +104% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 72 | -1% | 4.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 72. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coahoma
How many truck accidents are there in Coahoma?
913 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 617 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Coahoma?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coahoma: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Coahoma?
May has the most truck crashes in Howard County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Coahoma?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Coahoma compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 255.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coahoma?
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.