Loving County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loving 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
2 of 348 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Loving County compares with Texas
Loving County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Loving County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Loving County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75,694.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1203.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 45% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.5% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Loving County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Loving County: 8.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Texas: 4.1).
Overview
Loving County has recorded 348 truck crashes since 2015, with 189 people injured and 31 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Loving County is SR-302, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-300 (5) and Rm 652 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Loving County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Loving County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-302; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Loving County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Loving County) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 9 |
| CR-300 | 5 |
| Rm 652 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Loving County) |
|---|---|
| County Road 300 | 11 |
| Sh 302 | 5 |
| E Mentone Loop | 2 |
| Rm 652 | 2 |
| Dallas St | 1 |
| Hilltop Dr | 1 |
| Pecos Street | 1 |
| Unnamed | 1 |
Loving County at a glance
| Population | 48 |
| Land area | 668.8 sq mi |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,250 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Loving 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 | 0 | — | 0.0 |
| 2000s | 1 | +140% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | +1317% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 37 | +116% | 2.0 |
In the 2000s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 37. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Loving County
ZIP codes in Loving County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Loving County
How common are truck crashes in Loving County?
348 truck crashes have been reported in Loving County since 2015, with 31 deaths and 189 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Loving County?
Since 2015, SR-302 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Loving County: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Loving County?
The worst month is June: 12.9% of truck crashes in Loving County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Loving County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Loving County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Loving County compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Loving County has 75,694.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Loving County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.