ZIP 79013 (Cactus, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79013: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Moore 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
4 of 328 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Moore County compares with Texas
Moore County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Moore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Moore County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 127.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 33.6% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Texas, Moore County is lower on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Moore County: 6.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 328 crashes involving commercial trucks in Moore County since 2015: 168 people were injured and 19 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.2%.
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
6.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79013 is US-287, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Fm 119 (1), Fm 2203 (1) and Fm 297 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79013 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-287, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 6.5% 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
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 Moore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 7 |
| Fm 119 | 1 |
| Fm 2203 | 1 |
| Fm 297 | 1 |
| Fm2203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Moore County) |
|---|---|
| N 700 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 1400 Dumas Ave | 8 |
| S 100 Dumas Ave | 5 |
| Buddy Kline Rd | 4 |
| S 1800 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| S 2000 Dumas Ave | 4 |
| Mcclary Rd | 3 |
| E 5900 Trails End Road Rd | 2 |
ZIP 79013 at a glance
| Population | 3,048 |
| Density | 250 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,106 |
| Home ownership | 33% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Moore 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 | 21 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 23 | +10% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 25 | +9% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 30 | +22% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 21 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79013
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79013?
328 truck crashes have been reported in Moore County since 2015, with 19 deaths and 168 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79013?
US-287 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79013 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79013?
June has the most truck crashes in Moore County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79013?
Since 2015, Moore County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79013 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Moore County records 127.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79013?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.