Shamrock, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shamrock: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shamrock and Wheeler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wheeler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 256 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wheeler County compares with Texas
Wheeler County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wheeler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wheeler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 441.0 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 7.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 9.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Wheeler County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Wheeler County at a glance: 15.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Wheeler County has recorded 256 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Shamrock had 22 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wheeler County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 15.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shamrock is I-40, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-83 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Wheeler County.
Route planning tips for Shamrock fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 15.0% 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
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 Wheeler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| US-83 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wheeler County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 46 |
| E 101 12Th St | 2 |
| N 1200 Main St | 2 |
| N 1500 Main St | 2 |
| S 1200 North Main Hwy | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| US-83 | 2 |
| E 100 Cemetery Rd | 1 |
Shamrock at a glance
| Population | 1,717 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 839 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79079) | $51,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79079) | $80,817 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wheeler 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 | 17 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 28 | +62% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 24 | -15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +0% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Shamrock
How many truck crashes happen in Shamrock?
Since 2015, 256 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wheeler County (153 injured, 23 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shamrock?
I-40 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shamrock since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Shamrock?
October has the most truck crashes in Wheeler County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Shamrock?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wheeler County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Shamrock compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Wheeler County has 441.0 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Shamrock?
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.