Yoakum County, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yoakum 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 139 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yoakum County compares with Texas
Yoakum County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yoakum County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yoakum County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 157.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.71 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.8% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 32.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Yoakum County is lower on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Yoakum County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.1% in Texas.
Overview
Yoakum County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (13.7% of the year) and are lowest in October (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.8% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-380 (2), CR-250/CR-OWNBY Loop Rd (1) and SR-214 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Yoakum County.
Route planning tips for Yoakum County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yoakum County.
- Look at alternatives to US-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Yoakum County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yoakum County) |
|---|---|
| US-82 | 4 |
| US-380 | 2 |
| CR-250/CR-OWNBY Loop Rd | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| SR-83 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yoakum County) |
|---|---|
| S 100 214 Hwy | 2 |
| St Hwy 83 | 2 |
| US-82 | 2 |
| Cr 340 | 1 |
| E 300 4Th St | 1 |
| E 800 Broadway St | 1 |
| Mustang Dr | 1 |
| N 100 214 Hwy | 1 |
Yoakum County at a glance
| Population | 7,581 |
| Land area | 799.7 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $76,967 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yoakum 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | -10% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 14 | +80% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 9 | -33% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 9 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yoakum County
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Questions fleets ask about Yoakum County
How many truck accidents are there in Yoakum County?
139 truck crashes have been reported in Yoakum County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 100 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Yoakum County?
NHTSA data shows US-82 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Yoakum County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Yoakum County?
August has the most truck crashes in Yoakum County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Yoakum County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yoakum County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yoakum County compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Yoakum County has 157.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Yoakum County?
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.