Westbrook, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Westbrook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Westbrook 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 |
Compared with Texas, Mitchell County is lower 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
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 1 truck crash reported in Westbrook since 2015, this page uses Mitchell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
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 Westbrook with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
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 Westbrook fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 9.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Mitchell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 9 |
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 |
Westbrook at a glance
| Population | 204 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 483 per sq mi |
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 Westbrook
How many truck crashes happen in Westbrook?
345 truck crashes have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 146 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Westbrook?
I-20 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Westbrook since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Westbrook?
November has the most truck crashes in Mitchell County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Westbrook?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mitchell County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Westbrook compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 326.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Mitchell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Westbrook?
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.