Bishop Hills, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bishop Hills: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bishop Hills and Potter County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Potter County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 1,566 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Potter County compares with Texas
Potter County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Texas, Potter County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Potter County: 8.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Potter County has recorded 1,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 794 people injured and 54 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bishop Hills since 2015, this page uses Potter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bishop Hills is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-335 (3), US-287 (3) and I-27 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Bishop Hills fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| SR-335 | 3 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Rm 1061 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| Osage St | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 48 |
| Bell St | 10 |
| S 700 Lakeside Dr | 10 |
| Dumas Dr | 8 |
| S 1800 Lakeside Dr | 8 |
| River Rd | 7 |
| N 300 Lakeside Dr | 7 |
| Dumas Hwy | 6 |
Bishop Hills at a glance
| Population | 198 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 633 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79124) | $112,541 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79124) | $359,919 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 99 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 109 | +11% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 107 | -2% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 145 | +35% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 99 to 145. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bishop Hills
How common are truck crashes in Bishop Hills?
Potter County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 794 people and killing 54.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bishop Hills?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bishop Hills since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bishop Hills?
The worst month is July: 10.7% of truck crashes in Potter County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bishop Hills?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Bishop Hills compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 116.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bishop Hills?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.