Lynn County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lynn 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
1 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lynn County compares with Texas
Lynn County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lynn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lynn County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 158.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Lynn County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Lynn County: 5.8% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Lynn County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 72 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 13.2% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-87 leads in Lynn County with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm400 (1) and US-380 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Lynn County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-87; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 5.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lynn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lynn County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 8 |
| Fm400 | 1 |
| US-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lynn County) |
|---|---|
| US-87 | 5 |
| Us Highway 87 Hwy | 2 |
| County Rd M | 1 |
| S 87 Hwy | 1 |
| Us Hwy | 1 |
Lynn County at a glance
| Population | 5,952 |
| Land area | 891.9 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $82,090 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lynn 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +62% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 8 | -18% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 9 | +7% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lynn County
ZIP codes in Lynn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lynn County
How many truck accidents are there in Lynn County?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Lynn County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 72 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lynn County?
Since 2015, US-87 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lynn County: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lynn County?
The worst month is August: 13.2% of truck crashes in Lynn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lynn County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lynn County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Lynn County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lynn County has 158.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lynn County?
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.