Slaton, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Slaton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Slaton 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.
What stands out in Lubbock County: 3.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 1,699 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lubbock County since 2015: 992 people were injured and 75 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
Only 33 truck crashes were reported in Slaton since 2015; patterns below come from Lubbock County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come SR-331 (2), Fm 2150 (1) and Fm400 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 36 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.3 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Slaton 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-331 | 2 |
| Fm 2150 | 1 |
| Fm400 | 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 |
Slaton at a glance
| Population | 5,698 |
| Land area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,055 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79364) | $56,538 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79364) | $100,191 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 105 a year in the 1990s and 157 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Slaton
How many truck accidents are there in Slaton?
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 Slaton?
Since 2015, US-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Slaton: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Slaton?
The worst month is October: 11.0% of truck crashes in Lubbock County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Slaton?
36 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lubbock County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Slaton compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Lubbock County records 45.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Slaton?
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.