Darrouzett, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Darrouzett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Darrouzett 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 |
Compared with Texas, Lipscomb County is lower 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.
Lipscomb County at a glance: 10.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across 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.
Darrouzett had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lipscomb County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 16.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Darrouzett since 2015: SR-15 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Darrouzett fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lipscomb County.
- With 10.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 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 |
Darrouzett at a glance
| Population | 295 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 581 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79024) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79024) | $100,716 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 2 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Darrouzett
How many truck accidents are there in Darrouzett?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lipscomb County (11 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Darrouzett?
The worst month is June: 16.1% of truck crashes in Lipscomb County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Darrouzett?
Since 2015, Lipscomb County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Darrouzett compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Lipscomb County has 94.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Darrouzett?
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.