Reeves County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Reeves 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 1,635 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Reeves County compares with Texas
Reeves County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Reeves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Reeves County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,245.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 19.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Reeves County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Reeves County at a glance: +386% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (29) to the 2010s (140).
Overview
Reeves County has recorded 1,635 truck crashes since 2015, with 961 people injured and 114 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.0% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-285 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (31). Next come I-20 (14), I-10 (5) and Fm 2119 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Reeves County.
Route planning tips for Reeves County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-285 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.0% 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 Reeves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Reeves County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 31 |
| I-20 | 14 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| Fm 2119 | 4 |
| Rm 652 | 3 |
| Rm652 | 3 |
| SR-302 | 3 |
| Bi-20 3rd St | 1 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| CR-409 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Reeves County) |
|---|---|
| US-285 | 44 |
| I-20 | 13 |
| S 5200 Cedar St | 11 |
| Sh 17 | 7 |
| I-10 | 5 |
| S 5100 Cedar St | 5 |
| Rm 652 | 4 |
| Fm 2119 | 3 |
Reeves County at a glance
| Population | 11,956 |
| Land area | 2,635.4 sq mi |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,084 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Reeves 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 29 | +42% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 116 | +302% | 6.2 |
| 2020s | 126 | +9% | 5.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 126. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Reeves County
ZIP codes in Reeves County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Reeves County
How many truck accidents are there in Reeves County?
Reeves County has had 1,635 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 961 people and killing 114.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Reeves County?
Since 2015, US-285 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Reeves County: 31.
When do most truck crashes happen in Reeves County?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Reeves County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Reeves County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Reeves County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Reeves County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Reeves County records 1,245.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Reeves 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.