ZIP 78851 (Dryden, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 78851: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Terrell 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
0 of 81 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Terrell County compares with Texas
Terrell County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Terrell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Terrell County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 987.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 15.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 17.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 39.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 3.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 53.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 2.0× the state |
Compared with Texas, Terrell County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Terrell County at a glance: 39.7% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 11.3% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 81 crashes involving commercial trucks in Terrell County since 2015: 42 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 am stands out with 9.9% of truck crashes.
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 78851 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Terrell County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 78851 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Terrell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Terrell County) |
|---|---|
| US-90 | 4 |
| W 803 Oak St | 3 |
| E 314 Highway 90 | 2 |
| W 90 Hwy | 2 |
| 301 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm 338 90 Hwy | 1 |
| E Mm309 Highway 90 | 1 |
| E Oak St | 1 |
ZIP 78851 at a glance
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Terrell 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | +93% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 8 | +49% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 5 | -35% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 78851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 78851?
81 truck crashes have been reported in Terrell County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 42 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 78851?
October has the most truck crashes in Terrell County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 78851?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Terrell County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 78851 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 987.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Terrell County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 78851?
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.