Lamar County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lamar County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 446 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamar County compares with Texas
Lamar County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamar County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamar County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 33% below the state |
Lamar County has lower values than Texas for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Lamar County: 1 in 60 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.7%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 446 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lamar County since 2015: 259 people were injured and 18 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Lamar County is US-271, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-286 (3), US-82 (2) and Fm 1497 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lamar County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamar County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-271; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lamar County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 5 |
| SR-286 | 3 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Fm 1497 | 1 |
| Jackson St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| Sl-286 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamar County) |
|---|---|
| Clarksville St | 21 |
| Lamar Ave | 16 |
| Lamar Rd | 9 |
| N 2400 Main St | 6 |
| N 3200 Main St | 6 |
| N 4200 Main St | 5 |
| Fm 79 | 4 |
| N 2500 Main St | 4 |
Lamar County at a glance
| Population | 51,249 |
| Land area | 907.3 sq mi |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamar 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 | 34 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 30 | -10% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 31 | +2% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 42 | +35% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 42 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lamar County
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Questions fleets ask about Lamar County
How many truck accidents are there in Lamar County?
Since 2015, 446 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamar County (259 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lamar County?
US-271 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lamar County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lamar County?
The worst month is March: 9.9% of truck crashes in Lamar County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lamar County?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lamar County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lamar County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lamar County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lamar County?
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.