Lipscomb County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lipscomb 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
1 of 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lipscomb County compares with Texas
Lipscomb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lipscomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lipscomb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lipscomb County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Lipscomb County: 10.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lipscomb County. They injured 11 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
November through March accounts for 36.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Lipscomb County happened on SR-15 (1) and SR-23 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 3.2% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lipscomb County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lipscomb County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% 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 Lipscomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lipscomb County) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lipscomb County) |
|---|---|
| Locust Grove Rd | 2 |
| Cr 3 Rd | 1 |
| E 14300 Sh15 Hwy | 1 |
| E 16000 Us Hwy 60 Hwy | 1 |
| Industrial Ave | 1 |
| Old Darrouzett Hwy | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 13000 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
Lipscomb County at a glance
| Population | 2,880 |
| Land area | 932.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,831 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lipscomb 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | -42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +89% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 2 | -61% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lipscomb County
ZIP codes in Lipscomb County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lipscomb County
How many truck crashes happen in Lipscomb County?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lipscomb County (11 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lipscomb County?
June has the most truck crashes in Lipscomb County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lipscomb County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lipscomb County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How does Lipscomb County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Lipscomb County records 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lipscomb County?
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.