Plains, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Plains: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Plains and Yoakum County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yoakum County numbers.
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 |
Yoakum County sits below Texas on garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Yoakum County at a glance: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.1% for Texas.
Overview
Yoakum County has recorded 139 truck crashes since 2015, with 100 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Plains since 2015, this page uses Yoakum County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Plains is US-380, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-250/CR-OWNBY Loop Rd (1), SR-214 (1) and US-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Yoakum County.
Route planning tips for Plains fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-380 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-380 | 2 |
| CR-250/CR-OWNBY Loop Rd | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| US-82 | 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 |
Plains at a glance
| Population | 1,358 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 907 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79355) | $76,967 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79355) | $156,727 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Plains
How common are truck crashes in Plains?
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 Plains?
NHTSA data shows US-380 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Plains since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Plains?
Truck crashes in Yoakum County peak in August, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Plains?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Yoakum County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Plains compared 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 Plains?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.