Shallowater, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shallowater: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shallowater 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Lubbock County: 3.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lubbock County. They injured 992 people and killed 75.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Shallowater since 2015, this page uses Lubbock County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in February (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shallowater is US-84, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fm 2641 (2), Fm 1264 (1) and Fm 2378 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
36 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Shallowater fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lubbock County.
- With 3.3% 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 Lubbock County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 7 |
| Fm 2641 | 2 |
| Fm 1264 | 1 |
| Fm 2378 | 1 |
| Fm 2641 Regis Street | 1 |
| Sl 289 Frankford Ave | 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 |
Shallowater at a glance
| Population | 2,972 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,833 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79363) | $96,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79363) | $192,059 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 105 to 157. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shallowater
How many truck accidents are there in Shallowater?
1,699 truck crashes have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, with 75 deaths and 992 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Shallowater?
NHTSA data shows US-84 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Shallowater since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Shallowater?
Truck crashes in Lubbock County peak in October, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shallowater?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Shallowater compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lubbock County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shallowater?
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.