Parmer County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Parmer 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 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parmer County compares with Texas
Parmer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parmer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 259.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parmer County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Parmer County: 9.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parmer County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Parmer County is US-60, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-86 (2) and US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Parmer County.
Route planning tips for Parmer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Parmer County.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.2% 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Parmer County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 8 |
| SR-86 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parmer County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 15 |
| US-70 | 5 |
| Sh 214 | 4 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| Fm 1731 | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Sh 86 | 2 |
Parmer County at a glance
| Population | 9,669 |
| Land area | 880.8 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,152 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Parmer 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Parmer County
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Questions fleets ask about Parmer County
How many truck accidents are there in Parmer County?
Parmer County has had 274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Parmer County?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Parmer County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Parmer County?
The worst month is February: 12.4% of truck crashes in Parmer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Parmer County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Parmer County compared with Texas?
Parmer County records 259.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Parmer County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.