Idalou, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Idalou: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Idalou and Lubbock County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lubbock County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lubbock County compares with Texas
Lubbock County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lubbock County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 42% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Lubbock County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lubbock County: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Lubbock County has recorded 1,699 truck crashes since 2015, with 992 people injured and 75 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 5 truck crashes were reported in Idalou since 2015; patterns below come from Lubbock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Idalou is US-62, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Fm 400 (2), Fm 2641 Regis Street (1) and Fm 835 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Idalou fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lubbock County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.3% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter 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 Lubbock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| Fm 400 | 2 |
| Fm 2641 Regis Street | 1 |
| Fm 835 | 1 |
| US-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lubbock County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 99 |
| Marsha Sharp Fwy | 65 |
| Clovis Rd | 31 |
| Slide Rd | 29 |
| University Ave | 23 |
| Ave Q | 18 |
| Milwaukee Ave | 18 |
| Parkway Dr | 13 |
Idalou at a glance
| Population | 2,117 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,096 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79329) | $67,059 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79329) | $206,280 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lubbock 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 | 105 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 96 | -9% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 123 | +28% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 157 | +27% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 105 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 157. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Idalou
How common are truck crashes in Idalou?
1,699 truck crashes have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, with 75 deaths and 992 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Idalou?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Idalou: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Idalou?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Idalou?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Idalou compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lubbock County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Idalou?
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.