Lockett, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lockett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lockett and Wilbarger County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilbarger County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Texas, Wilbarger County is lower 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.
Wilbarger County at a glance: 8.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Wilbarger County has recorded 267 truck crashes since 2015, with 137 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Lockett had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wilbarger County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lockett is US-287, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Lockett fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wilbarger County.
- 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.
- 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 Wilbarger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
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 |
Lockett at a glance
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76384) | $53,564 |
| Median home value (ZIP 76384) | $108,994 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lockett
How many truck accidents are there in Lockett?
Wilbarger County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lockett?
Since 2015, US-287 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lockett: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lockett?
July has the most truck crashes in Wilbarger County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lockett?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Lockett compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Wilbarger County records 180.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lockett?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.