Brownfield, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brownfield: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brownfield and Terry County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Terry County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Terry County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Terry County: 23.1% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 156 crashes involving commercial trucks in Terry County since 2015: 130 people were injured and 11 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
Only 32 truck crashes were reported in Brownfield since 2015; patterns below come from Terry County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-62 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Terry County.
Route planning tips for Brownfield fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
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 |
Brownfield at a glance
| Population | 8,682 |
| Land area | 6.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,333 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79316) | $43,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79316) | $86,884 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brownfield
How many truck accidents are there in Brownfield?
156 truck crashes have been reported in Terry County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 130 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Brownfield?
Since 2015, US-62 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Brownfield: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Brownfield?
The worst month is October: 13.5% of truck crashes in Terry County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brownfield?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terry County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Brownfield compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Terry County has 112.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Brownfield?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.