ZIP 79022 (Dalhart, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79022: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Dallam 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
1 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Dallam County compares with Texas
Dallam County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Dallam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Dallam County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 289.9 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 21% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 62% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 7.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.5% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Dallam County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Dallam County: 12.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Dallam County since 2015: 125 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 12.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79022 since 2015: US-54 (3), US-87 (3) and Fm 281 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79022 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Dallam County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Dallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 3 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Fm 281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Dallam County) |
|---|---|
| Liberal St | 5 |
| US-54 | 5 |
| Denver Ave | 4 |
| US-87 | 3 |
| Us 54 Hwy | 3 |
| Beach Ln | 2 |
| Denrock Ave | 2 |
| E 200 Liberal St | 2 |
ZIP 79022 at a glance
| Population | 10,826 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,286 |
| Median home value | $184,234 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Dallam 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 | 18 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 16 | -10% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 21 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -1% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79022
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79022?
Since 2015, 255 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Dallam County (125 injured, 18 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79022?
June has the most truck crashes in Dallam County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79022?
Since 2015, Dallam County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79022 compared with Texas?
Dallam County records 289.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79022?
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.