Motley County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Motley 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
0 of 35 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Motley County compares with Texas
Motley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Motley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Motley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 277.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 29.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 41.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Motley County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Motley County at a glance: July worst month: 20.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Motley County. They injured 21 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 130 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 29.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 14.3% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Motley County happened on US-62 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Motley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Motley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Motley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Motley County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Motley County) |
|---|---|
| Bailey Ave | 2 |
| 100 316 Rd | 1 |
| 62 62 Hwy | 1 |
| E 62 70 Hwy | 1 |
| Fm 94 | 1 |
| N Us 70 Ln | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| W 62 62 Hwy | 1 |
Motley County at a glance
| Population | 1,015 |
| Land area | 989.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,502 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Motley 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 3 | +27% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -11% | 0.0 |
| 2020s | 3 | +18% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Motley County
ZIP codes in Motley County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Motley County
How many truck crashes happen in Motley County?
Since 2015, 35 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Motley County (21 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Motley County?
July has the most truck crashes in Motley County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Motley County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Motley County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Motley County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Motley County has 277.7 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Motley 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.