Moore County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moore 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
4 of 328 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with Texas
Moore County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× 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 | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 33.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Moore County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Moore County: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 328 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Moore County is US-287, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-87 (5), Fm 119 (1) and Fm 2203 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.2%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for Moore County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Moore County.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Moore County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| Fm 119 | 1 |
| Fm 2203 | 1 |
| Fm2203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| N 700 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 1400 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 100 Dumas Ave | 5 |
| Buddy Kline Rd | 4 |
| S 1800 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| S 2000 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| Mcclary Rd | 3 |
| E 5900 Trails End Road Rd | 2 |
Moore County at a glance
| Population | 21,872 |
| Land area | 899.7 sq mi |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,425 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +22% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Moore County
ZIP codes in Moore County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Moore County
How many truck accidents are there in Moore County?
328 truck crashes have been reported in Moore County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 168 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Moore County?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes in Moore County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Moore County?
June has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moore County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Moore County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Moore County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Moore County has 127.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Moore 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.