Midland, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Midland: 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
15 of 1,155 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Midland compares with Texas
Midland against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Midland stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Midland | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 44% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 55% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Midland has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Midland at a glance: I-20 most fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Midland: 27 since 2015.
Overview
Midland has recorded 1,155 truck crashes since 2015, with 584 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
1.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Midland is I-20, with 27 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-349 (26), SR-158 (20) and Fm 1788 (10).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Midland fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Midland.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 1.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Midland
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 27 |
| SR-349 | 26 |
| SR-158 | 20 |
| Fm 1788 | 10 |
| SR-191 | 3 |
| SR-250 | 3 |
| SR-349C | 3 |
| Fm 1208 | 2 |
| Fm 307 | 2 |
| Bi 35 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Midland) |
|---|---|
| Andrews Hwy | 32 |
| Garden City Hwy | 30 |
| Rankin Hwy | 25 |
| I-20 | 23 |
| Antelope Trl | 9 |
| W 3200 Ih 20 | 9 |
| Sh 191 | 8 |
| Bi 20 | 6 |
Midland at a glance
| Population | 143,687 |
| Land area | 76.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,887 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Midland 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 | 21 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 60 | +193% | 11.6 |
| 2020s | 109 | +81% | 12.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 109 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 14.8 a year in 2016–19 and 12.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Midland
How common are truck crashes in Midland?
Midland has had 1,155 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 584 people and killing 25.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Midland?
I-20 had 27 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Midland since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Midland?
Truck crashes in Midland peak in May, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Midland?
Since 2015, Midland has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Midland compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Midland records 69.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Midland?
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.