Wilbarger County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wilbarger 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 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilbarger County compares with Texas
Wilbarger County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilbarger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilbarger County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Wilbarger County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wilbarger County: 8.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 267 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wilbarger County. They injured 137 people and killed 10.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-287 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come US-70 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wilbarger County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Wilbarger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Wilbarger County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 6 |
| US-70 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilbarger County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 22 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| College Dr | 4 |
| Wilbarger St | 3 |
| Boosters Station Rd | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| N 1800 Us 287 N Hwy | 1 |
| Nw 2700 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
Wilbarger County at a glance
| Population | 12,455 |
| Land area | 970.9 sq mi |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $55,041 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilbarger 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 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +52% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Wilbarger County
ZIP codes in Wilbarger County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Wilbarger County
How many truck accidents are there in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wilbarger County?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wilbarger County?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Wilbarger County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wilbarger County?
Since 2015, Wilbarger County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wilbarger County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilbarger County has 180.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wilbarger County?
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.