ZIP 79003 (Allison, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79003: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hemphill 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hemphill County compares with Texas
Hemphill County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hemphill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hemphill County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 159.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below 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 | 7.3% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 52% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.4% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Hemphill County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Hemphill County at a glance: 7.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Hemphill County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 29 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 73 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 17.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.3%).
Road surface: 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79003 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-30 (1) and SR-47 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hemphill County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79003 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hemphill County.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Texas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 7.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hemphill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-30 | 1 |
| SR-47 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hemphill County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| US-83 | 3 |
| Hwy 83 Hwy | 2 |
| Cr Dd Rd | 1 |
| E Us 60 | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| S 600 2Nd St | 1 |
| S 959 Second St | 1 |
ZIP 79003 at a glance
| Population | 177 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,125 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hemphill 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 | 5 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 11 | +142% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | -4% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 5 | -51% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79003
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79003?
Hemphill County has had 57 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 29 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79003?
Truck crashes in Hemphill County peak in September, with 17.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79003?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hemphill County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79003 compared with Texas?
Hemphill County records 159.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79003?
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.