Booker, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Booker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Booker and Lipscomb County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lipscomb County numbers.
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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lipscomb County: 10.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Lipscomb County has recorded 31 truck crashes since 2015, with 11 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Booker since 2015, this page uses Lipscomb County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (16.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
10.0% 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 Booker since 2015: SR-15 (2), Fm 2711 (1) and SR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Booker fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Fm 2711 | 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 |
Booker at a glance
| Population | 1,349 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,281 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79005) | $70,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79005) | $160,754 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Booker
How common are truck crashes in Booker?
31 truck crashes have been reported in Lipscomb County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 11 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Booker?
June has the most truck crashes in Lipscomb County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Booker?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lipscomb County since 2015 (3.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Booker compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lipscomb County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Booker?
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.