ZIP 78834 (Carrizo Springs, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dimmit 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
2 of 382 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dimmit County compares with Texas
Dimmit County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dimmit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dimmit County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 395.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 6.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 49% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Dimmit County has lower values than Texas for 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 Dimmit County: 7.9 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 382 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Dimmit County. They injured 273 people and killed 30.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 42.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.4%).
Road surface: 0.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 78834 is US-83, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-517 (1), Sl 517 (1) and US-277 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 78834 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-83; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Texas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Dimmit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-83 | 6 |
| SR-517 | 1 |
| Sl 517 | 1 |
| US-277 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dimmit County) |
|---|---|
| Faith Ranch Rd | 9 |
| US-83 | 7 |
| Sh 85 | 4 |
| Hwy | 3 |
| E Hwy 85 Rd | 2 |
| S 83 Us Highway Hwy | 2 |
| S Us Highway 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Vanderoot Rd | 2 |
ZIP 78834 at a glance
| Population | 6,971 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,477 |
| Median home value | $86,492 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dimmit 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 | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +170% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 38 | +425% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 31 | -18% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78834
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78834?
382 truck crashes have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, with 30 deaths and 273 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 78834?
Since 2015, US-83 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78834: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 78834?
Truck crashes in Dimmit County peak in March, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 78834?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Dimmit County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78834 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Dimmit County has 395.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 78834?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.