Lubbock, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lubbock: 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.2 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lubbock compares with Texas
Lubbock against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lubbock stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lubbock | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 22% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 50% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 20% below the state |
Lubbock sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lubbock at a glance: 3.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Lubbock has recorded 1,234 truck crashes since 2015, with 716 people injured and 41 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-84 leads within 15 miles of Lubbock with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-62 (6), I-27 (5) and Fm 2641 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 26 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Their busiest month is April, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.2 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lubbock fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lubbock.
- Look at alternatives to US-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- With 3.4% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lubbock
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 12 |
| US-62 | 6 |
| I-27 | 5 |
| Fm 2641 | 2 |
| SR-331 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| 15th St | 1 |
| 50th St | 1 |
| 82nd Street | 1 |
| Ave A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lubbock) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 99 |
| Marsha Sharp Fwy | 65 |
| Clovis Rd | 30 |
| Slide Rd | 29 |
| University Ave | 23 |
| Ave Q | 18 |
| Milwaukee Ave | 18 |
| Clovis Hwy | 13 |
Lubbock at a glance
| Population | 272,086 |
| Land area | 143.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,900 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79410) | $44,537 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79410) | $229,803 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lubbock 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 | 56 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 2.8 |
| 2010s | 64 | +15% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 115 | +80% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 56 a year in the 1990s and 115 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Lubbock
How many truck accidents are there in Lubbock?
1,234 truck crashes have been reported in Lubbock since 2015, with 41 deaths and 716 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lubbock?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Lubbock since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lubbock?
The worst month is October: 9.7% of truck crashes in Lubbock happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lubbock?
Since 2015, Lubbock has reported 26 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How does Lubbock compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lubbock, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lubbock?
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.