ZIP 79016 (Canyon, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randall 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
6 of 712 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randall County compares with Texas
Randall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Randall County sits below Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Randall County: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 712 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randall County since 2015: 470 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
3.1% 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 79016 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-MCCORMICK Rd (1) and Mu-10th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79016 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randall County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Randall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 3 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Mu-10th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randall County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 26 |
| Canyon Dr | 20 |
| Bell St | 15 |
| Canyon Hwy | 5 |
| Hillside Rd | 5 |
| S 3600 Washington St | 5 |
| S Washington St | 5 |
| US-60 | 5 |
ZIP 79016 at a glance
| Population | 310 |
| Density | 4,612 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randall 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 | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 34 | +18% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 47 | +39% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 65 | +38% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79016?
Since 2015, 712 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randall County (470 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79016?
Since 2015, US-60 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79016: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79016?
Truck crashes in Randall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79016?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randall County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79016 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79016?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.