ZIP 79009 (Bovina, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79009: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parmer 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 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parmer County compares with Texas
Parmer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parmer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 259.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parmer County sits below Texas on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Parmer County at a glance: 9.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 274 crashes involving commercial trucks in Parmer County since 2015: 157 people were injured and 23 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in June (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-60 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79009 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-86 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79009 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| SR-86 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parmer County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 15 |
| US-70 | 5 |
| Sh 214 | 4 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| Fm 1731 | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Sh 86 | 2 |
ZIP 79009 at a glance
| Population | 1,795 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,333 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Parmer 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 | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79009
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79009?
Parmer County has had 274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 157 people and killing 23.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79009?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79009: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79009?
The worst month is February: 12.4% of truck crashes in Parmer County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79009?
Since 2015, Parmer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79009 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Parmer County has 259.6 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79009?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.