ZIP 78569 (Lyford, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78569: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Willacy County, 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
1 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Willacy County compares with Texas
Willacy County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Willacy County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Willacy County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 57.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 8% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.72 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 37% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 38.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Willacy County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Willacy County: 38.6% in rain, sleet or snow, against 11.3% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 134 crashes involving commercial trucks in Willacy County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 12.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-69E leads within 10 miles of ZIP 78569 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by Fm 1425 (1), I-69 (1) and SR-186 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78569 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Willacy County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-69E; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Willacy County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-69E | 3 |
| Fm 1425 | 1 |
| I-69 | 1 |
| SR-186 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Willacy County) |
|---|---|
| I-69 | 4 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| Cemetary County Rd | 1 |
| Copano Dr | 1 |
| E 1000 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 1100 Hidalgo Avenue Ave | 1 |
| E 200 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
| E 957 Hidalgo Ave | 1 |
ZIP 78569 at a glance
| Population | 4,342 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,950 |
| Median home value | $117,268 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Willacy 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 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | -29% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 10 | +19% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 11 | +8% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78569
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 78569?
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Willacy County (97 injured, 7 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78569?
NHTSA data shows I-69E with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78569 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78569?
February has the most truck crashes in Willacy County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 78569?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Willacy County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 78569 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 57.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Willacy County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78569?
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.