Vernon, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vernon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vernon 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.
The headline for Wilbarger County: 8.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
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.
With 26 truck crashes reported in Vernon since 2015, this page uses Wilbarger County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads within 10 miles of Vernon with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilbarger County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Vernon fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 4 |
| US-70 | 3 |
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 |
Vernon at a glance
| Population | 9,728 |
| Land area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,233 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vernon
How common are truck crashes in Vernon?
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 Vernon?
US-287 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Vernon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vernon?
The worst month is July: 11.6% of truck crashes in Wilbarger County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vernon?
Since 2015, Wilbarger County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Vernon compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Wilbarger County has 180.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Vernon?
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.