ZIP 79018 (Channing, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79018: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hartley 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 372 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hartley County compares with Texas
Hartley County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hartley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hartley County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 633.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 10.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 13.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hartley County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Hartley County at a glance: 8.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hartley County. They injured 206 people and killed 47.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.9% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
US-385 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79018 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Hartley County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79018 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hartley County.
- Check whether your routes use US-385, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; adjust start times where you can.
- 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hartley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-385 | 7 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hartley County) |
|---|---|
| 1600 87 Hwy | 2 |
| US-54 | 2 |
| 8Th St | 1 |
| Co Rd 6 | 1 |
| E 900 16Th St | 1 |
| I Rd | 1 |
| Private Road | 1 |
| S 11988 Us 87 Hwy | 1 |
ZIP 79018 at a glance
| Population | 367 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,667 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Hartley 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 | 10 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +44% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +72% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 34 | +38% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79018
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79018?
Since 2015, 372 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hartley County (206 injured, 47 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79018?
US-385 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79018 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79018?
The worst month is November: 11.8% of truck crashes in Hartley County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79018?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Hartley County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79018 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 633.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hartley County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79018?
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.