Farwell, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farwell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farwell and Parmer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Parmer County numbers.
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 sits below Texas 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.
Parmer County at a glance: 9.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Parmer County. They injured 157 people and killed 23.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
Farwell had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Parmer County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-60 (2), CR-CURRY Rd 14 (1) and CR-CURRY Rd 3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Farwell fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 3 |
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-CURRY Rd 14 | 1 |
| CR-CURRY Rd 3 | 1 |
| Ross | 1 |
| SR-209 | 1 |
| SR-523 | 1 |
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 |
Farwell at a glance
| Population | 1,379 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,688 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79325) | $71,771 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79325) | $168,130 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farwell
How many truck accidents are there in Farwell?
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 Farwell?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Farwell: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Farwell?
Truck crashes in Parmer County peak in February, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Farwell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Parmer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Farwell compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Parmer County has 259.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Farwell?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.