ZIP 79019 (Claude, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79019: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Armstrong 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 161 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Armstrong County compares with Texas
Armstrong County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Armstrong County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Armstrong County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 698.5 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 11.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 9.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.0% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 6.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 46.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Armstrong County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Armstrong County at a glance: 5.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Armstrong County. They injured 91 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.0% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79019 since 2015: US-287 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Armstrong County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79019 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 5.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Armstrong County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Armstrong County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
| Sh 207 | 3 |
| E 700 Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 | 1 |
| Fm 1151 Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy | 1 |
| Hwy 287 Hwy | 1 |
| SR-207 | 1 |
ZIP 79019 at a glance
| Population | 1,671 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,750 |
| Median home value | $180,785 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Armstrong 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 | 8 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +20% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | -1% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +52% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79019
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79019?
Since 2015, 161 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Armstrong County (91 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79019?
The worst month is July: 11.2% of truck crashes in Armstrong County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79019?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Armstrong County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79019 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Armstrong County has 698.5 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79019?
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.