Washburn, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washburn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washburn 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 |
Potter County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Potter County at a glance: 8.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 794 people and killed 54.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Washburn since 2015, this page uses Potter County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: US-287 (5), US-60 (4) and SR-335 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Washburn fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 8.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| US-287 | 5 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| SR-335 | 3 |
| Fm2575 8th Ave | 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 |
Washburn at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79111) | $71,103 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 99 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 145. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washburn
How many truck accidents are there in Washburn?
1,566 truck crashes have been reported in Potter County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 794 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washburn?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washburn: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washburn?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washburn?
Since 2015, Potter County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Washburn compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 116.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Washburn?
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.