US 84 in Texas: fatal crashes
From 2015 to 2024, 251 fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas killed 290 people, the 14th most of 443 numbered roads in Texas. In 2024 there were 21 fatal crashes and 24 deaths on the road.
A US route running through 20 counties of Texas. All fatal crashes in Texas.
Deaths on US 84 in Texas by year
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 24 |
| 2023 | 31 | 38 |
| 2022 | 30 | 35 |
| 2021 | 34 | 41 |
| 2020 | 27 | 30 |
| 2019 | 27 | 29 |
| 2018 | 22 | 25 |
| 2017 | 19 | 22 |
| 2016 | 22 | 28 |
| 2015 | 18 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Where on US 84 in Texas: the counties with the most fatal crashes
Lubbock County had the most fatal crashes on US 84 from 2015 to 2024: 67, with 76 deaths. Lubbock, McLennan and Garza counties together held 45% of fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas from 2015 to 2024; the 15 listed held 95%. Counties are listed from 5 fatal crashes.
| County | 2024 | 2015 to 2024 | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lubbock County | 9 | 67 | 76 |
| 2 | McLennan County | 0 | 29 | 30 |
| 3 | Garza County | 1 | 17 | 20 |
| 4 | Coryell County | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| 5 | Limestone County | 2 | 14 | 17 |
| 6 | Nolan County | 2 | 13 | 18 |
| 7 | Coleman County | 0 | 13 | 15 |
| 8 | Scurry County | 2 | 13 | 14 |
| 9 | Mills County | 0 | 12 | 14 |
| 10 | Freestone County | 0 | 11 | 16 |
| 11 | Lamb County | 2 | 11 | 14 |
| 12 | Taylor County | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 13 | Shelby County | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 | Hockley County | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 15 | Brown County | 0 | 5 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
When fatal crashes happen on US 84 in Texas
The heaviest slot is Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024. The worst hour is 9 pm to 10 pm; the worst month is June.
| Midnight to 4 | 4 to 8 am | 8 to noon | Noon to 4 | 4 to 8 pm | 8 to midnight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4.4 percent, 11 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
| Mon | 0.0 percent, 0 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
| Tue | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 3.2 percent, 8 fatal crashes | 4.0 percent, 10 fatal crashes |
| Wed | 0.8 percent, 2 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes |
| Thu | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 1.2 percent, 3 fatal crashes | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes |
| Fri | 2.0 percent, 5 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 2.8 percent, 7 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 5.6 percent, 14 fatal crashes |
| Sat | 3.6 percent, 9 fatal crashes | 1.6 percent, 4 fatal crashes | 0.4 percent, 1 fatal crash | 2.4 percent, 6 fatal crashes | 4.8 percent, 12 fatal crashes | 4.8 percent, 12 fatal crashes |
By hour
By month
- Jan5.2%
- Feb5.2%
- Mar9.2%
- Apr9.6%
- May6.4%
- Jun12.7%
- Jul8.4%
- Aug10.0%
- Sep8.8%
- Oct10.4%
- Nov5.2%
- Dec9.2%
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
What fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas first hit
The first harmful event was a collision with another vehicle in most fatal crashes, 52%; a fixed object such as a tree, pole or barrier in 17%, a pedestrian in 14%, a rollover in 11%.
| First harmful event | Fatal crashes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Collision with another vehicle | 130 | 52% |
| Fixed object (tree, pole, barrier, ditch) | 43 | 17% |
| Pedestrian | 34 | 14% |
| Rollover | 27 | 11% |
| Other | 10 | 4.0% |
| Parked vehicle | 4 | 1.6% |
| Cyclist | 3 | 1.2% |
| Not reported | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
How fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas compare with the state
The largest difference from Texas: from 2015 to 2024, 72% of fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas were on rural roads, against 38% across Texas. Also above the Texas share: intersections and unlit roads at night. Below it: speeding, hit-and-runs and motorcycles. Shares of fatal crashes from 2015 to 2024, against the share across all of Texas. A share is only given over 20 crashes; above or below means more than chance would give on 251 crashes.
| US 84 | Texas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| On rural stretches | 72% | 38% | above the Texas share |
| At or near an intersection | 29% | 22% | above the Texas share |
| In the dark, road unlit | 42% | 31% | above the Texas share |
| A drinking driver | 21% | 26% | about the same as the Texas share |
| Speeding | 19% | 32% | below the Texas share |
| A distracted driver (as recorded) | 12% | 10% | about the same as the Texas share |
| Occupants killed unbelted | 44% | 45% | about the same as the Texas share |
| Hit-and-run | 2.0% | 7.6% | below the Texas share |
| A motorcycle involved | 9.2% | 14% | below the Texas share |
| Pedestrians among the dead | 13% | 18% | about the same as the Texas share |
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2024 Annual Report File (released April 2026, subject to revision). How we count
Questions about fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas
- How many fatal crashes have there been on US 84 in Texas?
- 251 fatal crashes killed 290 people on US 84 in Texas from 2015 to 2024. In 2024 there were 21 fatal crashes and 24 deaths. Source: NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).
- Where on US 84 in Texas do the most fatal crashes happen?
- Lubbock County had the most fatal crashes on US 84 from 2015 to 2024: 67, with 76 deaths. McLennan County was second with 29.
- When do fatal crashes on US 84 in Texas happen most often?
- The heaviest slot from 2015 to 2024 was Friday, 8 pm to midnight, with 14 fatal crashes.
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Where the US 84 numbers come from
Counted from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2024 Annual Report File: every fatal crash whose road NHTSA filed as US 84 in Texas (filed under 33 spellings, such as "US-84", "US-84 AVE Q", "US-84 AVE Q DR", "US-84 AVENUE Q"). Ramps, frontage and service roads are left out. Where two routes share a road, NHTSA files each crash under one of them, so a shared stretch counts on one route only. A fatal crash is one in which someone died within 30 days. Totals in state and news reports for a road usually differ: they include ramps and frontage roads, or count from preliminary reports. The full method.