Terry County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terry 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 156 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Terry County compares with Texas
Terry County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terry County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 112.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Terry County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Terry County at a glance: 23.1% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Texas: 11.3%).
Overview
Terry County has recorded 156 truck crashes since 2015, with 130 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Terry County is US-62, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-385 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Terry County.
Route planning tips for Terry County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-62, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- 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 Terry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Terry County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| US-385 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terry County) |
|---|---|
| Lubbock Rd | 6 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| W 1400 Main St | 4 |
| Lubbock Hwy | 3 |
| Sh 137 | 3 |
| S 100 1St St | 2 |
| Tahoka Rd | 2 |
| US-380 | 2 |
Terry County at a glance
| Population | 11,602 |
| Land area | 888.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $47,566 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terry 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 | 12 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 9 | -21% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 13 | +34% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 14 | +8% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Terry County
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Questions fleets ask about Terry County
How common are truck crashes in Terry County?
Terry County has had 156 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 130 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Terry County?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Terry County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Terry County?
The worst month is October: 13.5% of truck crashes in Terry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Terry County?
Since 2015, Terry County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Terry County compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Terry County has 112.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Terry County?
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.