Friona, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Friona: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Friona 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 has lower values than Texas for 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parmer County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 23 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 15 days.
Friona had 13 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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (11.3%).
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-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: SR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Parmer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Friona fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 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-60 | 6 |
| SR-86 | 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 |
Friona at a glance
| Population | 4,071 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,895 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79035) | $72,202 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79035) | $155,153 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Friona
How common are truck crashes in Friona?
Since 2015, 274 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Parmer County (157 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Friona?
US-60 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Friona since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Friona?
Truck crashes in Parmer County peak in February, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Friona?
Since 2015, Parmer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Friona compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Parmer County has 259.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Friona?
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.