ZIP 79005 (Booker, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lipscomb 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 31 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lipscomb County compares with Texas
Lipscomb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lipscomb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lipscomb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 94.7 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 6.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 70% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lipscomb County has lower values than Texas for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lipscomb County: 10.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 31 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lipscomb County since 2015: 11 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 134 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
10.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79005 since 2015: SR-15 (2), Fm 2711 (1) and SR-23 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79005 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lipscomb County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.0% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lipscomb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-15 | 2 |
| Fm 2711 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lipscomb County) |
|---|---|
| Locust Grove Rd | 2 |
| Cr 3 Rd | 1 |
| E 14300 Sh15 Hwy | 1 |
| E 16000 Us Hwy 60 Hwy | 1 |
| Industrial Ave | 1 |
| Old Darrouzett Hwy | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 13000 State Highway Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79005 at a glance
| Population | 1,536 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,223 |
| Median home value | $160,754 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Lipscomb 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 | 3 | -42% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 5 | +89% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 2 | -61% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79005?
Since 2015, 31 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lipscomb County (11 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79005?
June has the most truck crashes in Lipscomb County, 16.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79005?
Since 2015, Lipscomb County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79005 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 94.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lipscomb County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79005?
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.