Littlefield, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Littlefield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Littlefield and Lamb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lamb County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamb County compares with Texas
Lamb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Lamb County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Lamb County at a glance: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Lamb County has recorded 203 truck crashes since 2015, with 121 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
Only 28 truck crashes were reported in Littlefield since 2015; patterns below come from Lamb County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Littlefield is US-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 54 (1) and US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Littlefield fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamb County.
- Check whether your routes use US-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lamb 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 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamb County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 11 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| E 300 84 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 352 | 1 |
| County Road 60 | 1 |
| E 2000 Delano Ave | 1 |
| E 2000 Marshall Howard Blvd | 1 |
Littlefield at a glance
| Population | 5,740 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 914 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79339) | $60,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79339) | $90,186 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamb 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -14% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Littlefield
How many truck crashes happen in Littlefield?
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lamb County (121 injured, 15 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Littlefield?
US-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Littlefield since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Littlefield?
October has the most truck crashes in Lamb County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Littlefield?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lamb County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Littlefield compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lamb County has 135.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Littlefield?
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.