Lindsay, Reeves County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lindsay, Reeves County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lindsay, Reeves County and Reeves County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Reeves County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Reeves County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Reeves County: +386% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (29) to the 2010s (140).
Overview
Police reported 1,635 crashes involving commercial trucks in Reeves County since 2015: 961 people were injured and 114 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Lindsay, Reeves County since 2015; patterns below come from Reeves County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come US-285 (6), Fm 2119 (2) and Bi-20 3rd St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Reeves County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lindsay, Reeves County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2016, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 10 |
| US-285 | 6 |
| Fm 2119 | 2 |
| Bi-20 3rd St | 1 |
| Bi-20B | 1 |
| CR-407 | 1 |
| CR-409 | 1 |
| Fm 1450 | 1 |
| Fm 1934 | 1 |
| I 20 Frontage Rd | 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 |
Lindsay, Reeves County at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79772) | $63,347 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79772) | $130,884 |
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 large-truck crashes: 9.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lindsay, Reeves County
How common are truck crashes in Lindsay, Reeves County?
Since 2015, 1,635 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Reeves County (961 injured, 114 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lindsay, Reeves County?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lindsay: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lindsay, Reeves County?
January has the most truck crashes in Reeves County, 10.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lindsay, Reeves County?
Since 2015, Reeves County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lindsay, Reeves County compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 1,245.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Reeves County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lindsay, Reeves County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.