Loraine, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Loraine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Loraine and Mitchell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mitchell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mitchell County compares with Texas
Mitchell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mitchell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mitchell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 326.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 5.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 26% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Mitchell County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mitchell County: 9.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Mitchell County. They injured 146 people and killed 19.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Loraine since 2015, this page uses Mitchell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-20 leads within 10 miles of Loraine with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-84 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Loraine fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mitchell County.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.0% 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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| US-84 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mitchell County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
| Cr 139 | 2 |
| E 900 Interstate 20 Ssr | 2 |
| Hickory St | 2 |
| Westpoint Ave | 2 |
| Co Rd 424 | 1 |
| E 100 I 20 Frontage Rd | 1 |
| E 200 2Nd St | 1 |
Loraine at a glance
| Population | 497 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79532) | $49,643 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mitchell 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +165% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 29 | -1% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 30 | +3% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Loraine
How common are truck crashes in Loraine?
345 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 146 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Loraine?
I-20 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Loraine since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Loraine?
The worst month is November: 10.4% of truck crashes in Mitchell County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Loraine?
Since 2015, Mitchell County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Loraine compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Mitchell County has 326.4 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Loraine?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.