Dumas, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dumas: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dumas and Moore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Moore County numbers.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Moore County: 6.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Moore County has recorded 328 truck crashes since 2015, with 168 people injured and 19 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
Dumas had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Moore County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Dumas since 2015: US-287 (5), US-87 (5), Fm 119 (1), Fm 2203 (1) and Fm2203 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Dumas fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.5% 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
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 5 |
| 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 |
Dumas at a glance
| Population | 14,834 |
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,685 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79029) | $64,652 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79029) | $160,455 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dumas
How common are truck crashes in Dumas?
Moore County has had 328 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 168 people and killing 19.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dumas?
June has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dumas?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Moore County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dumas compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Moore County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dumas?
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.