Midland County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland 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
19 of 3,685 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland County compares with Texas
Midland County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 168.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Midland County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Midland County: +317% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (61) to the 2010s (254).
Overview
Midland County has recorded 3,685 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,869 people injured and 170 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (9.4% of the year) and are lowest in July (7.4%).
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-158 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (26). Next come I-20 (25), SR-349 (21) and Fm 1788 (11).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 19 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Midland County fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-158, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 28.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 2.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Midland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Midland County) |
|---|---|
| SR-158 | 26 |
| I-20 | 25 |
| SR-349 | 21 |
| Fm 1788 | 11 |
| Fm 1379 | 6 |
| Fm 307 | 4 |
| Fm 1787 | 3 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| SR-137 | 2 |
| SR-191 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 37 |
| Andrews Hwy | 32 |
| Garden City Hwy | 30 |
| Rankin Hwy | 25 |
| Sh 158 | 19 |
| Bi 20 | 13 |
| Fm 1788 | 11 |
| Sh 349 | 11 |
Midland County at a glance
| Population | 183,587 |
| Land area | 900.4 sq mi |
| Density | 204 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $91,738 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 49 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 58 | +17% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 236 | +308% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 327 | +38% | 12.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 49 to 327. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Midland County
ZIP codes in Midland County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Midland County
How many truck accidents are there in Midland County?
Midland County has had 3,685 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,869 people and killing 170.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Midland County?
SR-158 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Midland County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland County?
March has the most truck crashes in Midland County, 9.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Midland County?
Since 2015, Midland County has reported 19 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Midland County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Midland County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Midland County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.