Wink, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wink: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wink and Winkler County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Winkler County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 696 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Winkler County compares with Texas
Winkler County against Texas and the US, 2017–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Winkler County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2017–2025) | Winkler County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 942.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Winkler County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Winkler County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Winkler County has recorded 696 truck crashes since 2015, with 437 people injured and 61 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Wink since 2015, this page uses Winkler County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 40.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
0.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
SR-302 leads within 10 miles of Wink with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-115 (5) and Fm 1232 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Winkler County.
Route planning tips for Wink fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-302; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Winkler County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-302 | 14 |
| SR-115 | 5 |
| Fm 1232 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Winkler County) |
|---|---|
| Sh 302 | 14 |
| Sh 18 | 14 |
| Sh 115 | 9 |
| Fm 874 | 8 |
| W 302 Hwy | 6 |
| E 302 State Highway | 4 |
| Hwy | 4 |
| Jim Sharp Blvd | 4 |
Wink at a glance
| Population | 878 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79789) | $106,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79789) | $137,206 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Winkler 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 37 | +950% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 66 | +80% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 66. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wink
How common are truck crashes in Wink?
696 truck crashes have been reported in Winkler County since 2015, with 61 deaths and 437 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Wink?
NHTSA data shows SR-302 with 14 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Wink since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wink?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Winkler County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Wink?
Since 2015, Winkler County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wink compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 942.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Winkler County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wink?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015 and 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.